National team players returned late, and as new friends join us, we will see a more complete team.
Important players will arrive for key positions. That is when we will see the real Besiktas," he said.
Besiktas President Serdal Adali addressed the fans before the match. "I have a request for you and the Besiktas supporters.
I expect them to focus solely on today's match and our players on the pitch, giving them maximum support," said Adali.
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Besiktas entered the fixture missing three key players: new signing Leandro Trossard was not included in the UEFA squad, Felix Uduokhai served a suspension, and Wilfred Ndidi missed out due to an ankle ligament injury.
