Besiktas aims to regain competitiveness after finishing fourth in the Turkish league last season, now led by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. They seek to secure a first-leg advantage in the Europa League qualifiers after a prior loss to Petrazalka and a 4-0 win against Bodrumspor. Defensive struggles have been apparent, with only two clean sheets in the last 14 matches. On the other hand, Shakhtar Donetsk aims to challenge Besiktas following a solid performance in their previous match, where they achieved a 6-0 aggregate win over Ilves.
Besiktas are seeking to reestablish themselves as a top contender after finishing fourth in Turkey's elite league. Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, gaining an early first-leg advantage is crucial against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Despite a recent 4-0 victory over Bodrumspor, Besiktas struggled defensively, recording only two clean sheets in their last 14 matches. Tammy Abraham is expected to debut, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss the match.
Shakhtar Donetsk, having settled for a bronze medal in Ukraine, aims to pose significant challenges to Besiktas. They come off a strong performance, winning 6-0 on aggregate against Ilves in their last match.
With the first leg of the Europa League qualifiers on the horizon, both teams are eager to make a statement, showcasing their abilities through recent performances and squad adjustments.
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