Italiano: "We Could Have Been Better in the Second Half"

Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano offered his assessment of the match in a press conference following the win over Eyüpspor. Italiano said, "We played a really good first half. We could have been better in the second half, especially after the opponent went down to ten men. We didn't concede again. That makes me very happy."

The coach's words clearly reveal the importance he places on the team's defensive discipline. Italiano's comment that he didn't see the level of performance he expected in the second half, despite the opponent's numerical disadvantage, shows he holds high standards for the quality of play.

At the same press conference, Italiano also gave an update on two key players in his squad. The coach said, "Trossard played about 70 minutes. Vlahovic will gradually pick up the same rhythm. He trained individually for a long time. We need to be careful, otherwise he could get injured. I think he'll be on the bench for Thursday's match, but we need to be careful. I don't want to injure my players unnecessarily."

These comments highlight Italiano's cautious approach when it comes to player fitness. It is understood that Vlahovic will be gradually integrated into the team following his period of individual training, with the coach not wanting to risk the player. Beşiktaş fans hope both the win and this careful approach will have a positive impact on the rest of the season.

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