Trabzonspor are clear favourites against Istanbulspor
Turkish Super League would be resumed following a break due of an attack from Faruk Koca to referee Halil Umut Meler with 4 games on 19th December, with one of them Trabzonspor will be playing against struggling Istanbulspor.
Taking account how both side are performing it would need to be stated that Trabzonspor are being clear favourites at the game and side would be seeking to continue its good result and end this year in good mood in overall. Still, Trabzonspor could struggle as it tends to have some issues at attack as it tends to be focussed into defensive game, and with opponent possible focussing into defense it can have issues with creating chances for 90 minutes.
Trabzonspor might not be able to dominate game but still it should be able to get win as Istanbulspor fails to show strong performance whole season.
Galatasaray has been drawn with Sparta Prague at Europa League 2nd round.
Galatasaray has been drawn against Czech side Sparta Prague during Europa League 2nd round games and even through it could be treated as good draw for Turkish giants, Sparta Prague are showing good performance.
Another factor which does make this game important is also extra 2 coefficient spots outside of top 8 teams of this season and with Belgium being currently at 9th spot, there is close fight for 10th between Turkey, Czech Republic and Scotland. Therefore, the winner of this tie would also provide an important role for title winners to get direct ticket at Champions League next season. Sparta Prague needs to be mentioned did manage to get runners-up spot at its tough group stage with also some good results. Galatasaray does have much more quality side at its hand but it would need to take opponent seriously as Sparta Prague will not be an easy opponent.
Galatasaray hence did relatively good draw but it would need to take those 2 legs seriously if it wants to be at last 16 stage of tournament.
Besiktas has extended contract with Riza Calimbay until 27th December
Besiktas has announced that its head coach Riza Calimbay contract which was expiring today has been extended until 27th December while club is looking for new coach right now.
Previous Besiktas administrators when signing temporary Riza Calimbay has provided 15 days period after election to give time current administrators to look for new coach. However, with Besiktas not looking for new coach in the beginning of its reign, didnt do much job on such matter and hence has extended such deal and carry on looking for potential candidates until 27th December. This decision meanwhile does show that Besiktas are not interested with Riza Calimbay and has used this extension to look for new coach. It actually needs to state that Calimbay has shown his connection to club as he agreed with such deal despite of being aware that he is goner.
Besiktas would be seeking for new coach when season would resume after New Year break and as always we would follow all developments in this matter.
Schedule:
Turkish Super League, 17th week:
17:00 Basaksehirspor - Sivasspor
20:00 Gaziantep - Adana Demirspor
20:00 Istanbulspor - Trabzonspor
In other news:
BogaziciUniversitySportsAwards2023 winners has been announced. Winners from football world are:
- Team of the year: Galatasaray
- Coach of the year: Okan Buruk(Galatasaray)
- Footballer of the year: Mauro Icardi(Galatasaray)
- Breakthrough team: Adana Demirspor
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