Beşiktaş to Host Marseille Amidst Injury Concerns

 

Beşiktaş to Host Marseille Amidst Injury Concerns

Beşiktaş JK is set to open their 2026/27 UEFA Europa League campaign against French club Olympique de Marseille at the Tüpraş Stadium on September 17, 2026. Tactical preparations have concluded under the guidance of head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst. The squad faces significant injury setbacks heading into the fixture. Former Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard will miss the match due to a recent injury, and midfielder Orkun Kökçü remains a major doubt. Defender Amir Murillo is anticipated to start against his former club, noting in recent interviews his eagerness for the matchup following his departure from Marseille. Marseille's head coach, Bruno Genesio, has publicly acknowledged the formidable atmosphere of the Tüpraş Stadium, highlighting the intense acoustic environment as a key challenge for the visiting side.

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• BBC Sport: Beşiktaş vs Marseille: UEFA Europa League stats & head-to-head

• Yahoo Sports: Besiktas predicted XI v Marseille: Leandro Trossard out, Amir Murillo to start against former side

• Mashable: Beşiktaş vs. Marseille 2026 livestream: How to watch Europa League for free

• Turkish Football: Beşiktaş Complete Final Touches Ahead of High-Stakes Marseille European Clash

• Daily Sabah: In-form Beşiktaş host Olympique Marseille for Europa League opener