Beşiktaş Hosts Kocaelispor in Super Lig Week 7 Match

Beşiktaş played Kocaelispor on October 11, 2026, at Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul in the seventh week of the Turkish Super Lig. The match began at 19:00 and was managed by referee Abdullah Buğra Taşkınsoy as both teams sought to improve their league positions.

According to A Haber, Beşiktaş and Kocaelispor entered the fixture with 12 points each after six matches. Beşiktaş had four wins and two defeats, while Kocaelispor recorded the same results under head coach Selçuk İnan.

Beşiktaş started with Nübel, Murillo, Emirhan, Djalo, Rıdvan, Salih, Cerny, Miretti, Orkun, Trossard and Vlahovic, according to Hurriyet. Kocaelispor's lineup featured Serhat, Uğur, Onur, Emir, Show, Tayfur, Berkan, Susoho, Metehan, Sousa and Agyei.

Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano addressed the team's preparation after the international break and the need to respond after a previous defeat.

"The matches after the international break can be difficult and dangerous, they are not easy. Therefore, you must enter these games with endless concentration and be careful. We continued our work during the international break, but it will not be easy.

A dangerous match awaits us. The players returned from their national teams, but they need to adapt to club football again. At the same time, we are coming from a defeat.

Therefore, we need to show a good reaction," said Vincenzo Italiano, Beşiktaş head coach.

Italiano also discussed Orkun Kökçü's fitness before the match. Ajansspor reported that the midfielder had a foot problem but was available to play despite not being fully recovered.

"Orkun had a problem in his foot, but time has passed and he is in good condition now. He is not 100 percent, but he has improved. He is currently able to play," said Vincenzo Italiano, Beşiktaş head coach.

The coach explained his decision to include Fabio Miretti among the starters, highlighting the midfielder's expected contribution against Kocaelispor.

"Miretti deserves to play in the starting eleven. He is someone who can perform very well. Especially against a team with a strong defense, I think he can help us there," said Vincenzo Italiano, Beşiktaş head coach.

Before kickoff, Beşiktaş also had an injury concern involving Milot Rashica, who was unavailable because of a right upper thigh strain and bleeding, according to A Haber. Orkun Kökçü was also close to a suspension after receiving three yellow cards.

Italiano emphasized the difficulty of every league match as Beşiktaş aimed to stay near the top positions.

"It will not be easy. There are no easy matches in this league. Today, we need to play well and show ourselves. To move higher in this league, you need to perform very well every week," said Vincenzo Italiano, Beşiktaş head coach.