Two Absent Defenders, a Major Concern for Beşiktaş Ahead of the Başakşehir Clash

On the verge of a crucial match against Rams Başakşehir, the football team Beşiktaş is facing a serious crisis in its defensive line. The coaching staff, especially Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is worried about the shortage of defenders.

Only One Fit Defender: Gabriel Paulista

As Beşiktaş prepares for the 31st week of the Turkish Super League, the only defender ready for this match is Gabriel Paulista. The rest of the defenders are either injured or unavailable due to disciplinary reasons.

List of Absent Defenders

Emirhan Topçu, who was injured in the previous match against Kasımpaşa, has not yet recovered and will be absent in the match against Başakşehir. On the other hand, Tayyip Talha will not be available due to a red card suspension.

Also, Felix Uduokhai is still undergoing treatment, and Zaynutdinov is also dealing with an injury. Necip Uysal, although he has started team training, is still not ready to be on the field.

Possible Change in Defensive System

Due to the limited options in defense, it is said that Solskjaer might switch the system to a three-man defense. In that case, the defensive lineup will likely consist of Masuaku, Paulista, and Svensson.

Beşiktaş's defensive situation is so critical that only one player is available for the position, and the system may be changed to compensate for this shortage.