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Besiktas sweating over injured star ahead of Celtic showdown

Besiktas could remain without their captain for their Europa League clash with Celtic.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 9:10 AM
Besiktas sweating over injured star ahead of Celtic showdown
Key Things to Know
  • Besiktas are hoping captain Orkun Kokcu can recover from injury to face Celtic on Thursday.
  • Kokcu will be assessed in Tuesday's training session before a travel decision is made.
  • Celtic have lost all three of their Europa League group fixtures heading into the game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Besiktas are hoping club captain Orkun Kokcu can return from injury for their Europa League match against Celtic on Thursday. Kokcu has been recovering from a recent setback and will be evaluated during Tuesday's training session before head coach Vincenzo Italiano decides if he will travel to Glasgow.

Besiktas have accumulated seven points from their opening three Europa League fixtures, while Martin O'Neill's Celtic have lost all three matches. The Turkish side enters the contest following a domestic weekend draw where they squandered a two-goal lead.

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