Italiano's message about Trossard ahead of Hradec Kralove match: He will contribute little by little

Besiktas is preparing to host Czech representative Hradec Kralove in the return leg of the UEFA Europa League 3rd qualifying round. The black-and-whites returned from the first leg with a small advantage. Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano stated that everyone knows the importance of the match and that fans will watch a quality and disciplined Besiktas. The Italian coach recalled that despite playing with 10 men in the first leg, they showed a good performance, and emphasized that they want to take the field with the same seriousness this time.

Italiano expressed his satisfaction with the team's defensive performance, stating that they see scoring goals as a shared responsibility of both defense and attack. The coach noted that the squad has been working together for about 1.5 months and has shown development, adding that they are also aware of their shortcomings. He noted that they couldn't fully predict the opponent's game plan, but wanted to make the best use of the advantage of playing at home.

Italiano also addressed the eagerly awaited situation of Leandro Trossard, stating that the Belgian star has been showing increasingly better performances in training. Italiano said that his fitness is not yet at the desired level, adding that the player could play for about 20-30 minutes depending on how the match unfolds, and emphasized that he believes the player will contribute more to the team over time. Young player Rıdvan Yılmaz stated that he is working in coordination with the head coach to strengthen the team's defense, saying he will do his best to be worthy of the club.

Besiktas held its final training session before the match at the BJK Nevzat Demir Facilities. In the portion open to the press, the black-and-white players worked at fitness stations after warm-up exercises, while in the closed portion they conducted tactical training. The match will be played on Thursday, August 13.