ORKUN KOKCU SHOCK AT BESIKTAS: STARTING SHIRT GOES TO MIRETTI

A very important development occurred in the midfield line at Besiktas ahead of the critical Kocaelispor match that will be played on Sunday. The situation of star football player Orkun Kokcu, who was removed from the National Team squad due to a crack in his toe and whose treatment continued at the club facilities, became completely clear. The experienced midfielder, whom the black and white community awaited with great curiosity, did not take part in training sessions held with the team yet. According to exclusive information conveyed by NTV Spor, the technical staff spent an intensive effort to prepare the successful football player for the Kocaelispor challenge, but they will take no risks on Sunday due to his ongoing pain. Head coach Vincenzo Italiano will definitely rest the national star this week, both to protect the player's health and considering the tough Hoffenheim match that the team will play in the European arena. The Italian coach will immediately activate his alternative plan to fill this critical void in the center of the midfield. Young talent Fabio Miretti, who came to the facilities and did extra work even during the leaves given to the team during the international break, managed to catch the eye of the technical staff. Raising his physical conditioning to the highest level through individual training, the Italian midfielder received full marks from Vincenzo Italiano with his ambitious performance. Drawing attention with his high energy in tactical drills, Miretti proved that he is completely ready to take charge in the starting 11. Following this flash development, the Italian coach will entrust the midfield control directly to Miretti against Kocaelispor on Sunday. Black and white fans will view resting the injured Orkun as a right move and will wait for Miretti's start with great excitement. Moving in line with the medical report, Besiktas will focus on full recovery before Hoffenheim. Everyone will watch this brand new midfield setup on the pitch.

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