‘Saved For The Celtic Game’ – Club Protecting Key Man
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15-second readBesiktas' coaching staff may save captain Orkun Kokcu for their Europa League game against Celtic, according to Inside Futbol. The decision is due to Kokcu's ongoing recovery from injury and Besiktas' upcoming game against Kasimpasa at the weekend. Kokcu has been in good form this season, scoring five goals and providing four assists in 14 games.
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Besiktas' coaching staff may save captain Orkun Kokcu for their Europa League game against Celtic, according to Inside Futbol. The decision is due to Kokcu's ongoing recovery from injury and Besiktas' upcoming game against Kasimpasa at the weekend. Kokcu has been in good form this season, scoring five goals and providing four assists in 14 games. He is expected to return to training this week.
Celtic are struggling in the Europa League, having lost three consecutive games and failing to register a victory. They have conceded nine goals in three games, and their defence will need to improve to keep Kokcu quiet when they face Besiktas next week. Celtic's poor form in Europe has raised concerns about their European relevance, with some questioning their reputation.
Besiktas are currently undefeated in the Europa League, sitting eighth in the table with seven points from three games. They drew 2-2 against Crystal Palace in their previous game, missing Kokcu. Celtic will be determined to prove their doubters wrong when they face Besiktas at home next week, and a win could boost their chances of turning their European form around.
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Besiktas’ coaching staff could decide to save Black Eagles captain Orkun Kokcu for their game against Celtic in the Europa League and not risk him against Kasimpasa at the weekend. Celtic are in the Europa League this season after failing to beat LASK Linz in the Champions League playoff round and they have made a poor start to their European campaign. Martin O’Neill’s side have yet to register a victory in the Europa League this season and have suffered three straight defeats, due to which they sit next to the bottom of the lengthy table.
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