Orkun Kökçü nears return but may be saved for Celtic clash
Beşiktaş captain Orkun Kökçü is unlikely to feature against Kasımpaşa, with the coaching staff reportedly planning to hold him back for the Celtic fixture.
Beşiktaş captain Orkun Kökçü has missed the club's recent matches against Crystal Palace and Başakşehir due to injury. According to reports, his treatment is nearing completion, and he could rejoin full team training this week. The Turkey international is eager to return to action and regain his match fitness.
Beşiktaş will travel to face Kasımpaşa on Sunday, November 1, in matchweek 10 of the Trendyol Süper Lig. Reports suggest that Orkun Kökçü's chances of featuring in this fixture remain low. Although the midfielder reportedly wants to play, the coaching staff is said to be unwilling to risk him before he is fully fit.
According to the reports, the technical staff will only field Orkun Kökçü against Kasımpaşa if he is completely ready. Otherwise, the plan is to rest the captain and have him available for the upcoming Celtic match instead. This approach aims to avoid any further injury risk while ensuring he is fully prepared for that important fixture.
Given his importance as captain and creative force in Beşiktaş's midfield, Orkun Kökçü's recovery is being closely monitored by the coaching staff. Once his rehabilitation is complete, the player is expected to be gradually reintroduced to competitive match intensity.
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