24.10.2026 14:30
Beşiktaş announced that a fracture has been detected in the right hand of young defender Ümit Akdağ. Treatment has begun for the 23-year-old footballer, who made his first start in the starting XI in the black-and-white jersey in the Crystal Palace match and received a red card. It was stated that Akdağ will not be able to play in the Başakşehir match, and that he could return to the pitch with a special bandage the following week.
Bad news came from Ümit Akdağ at Beşiktaş. The black-and-white club announced that a non-displaced fracture was detected in the metacarpal bone of the right hand of the 23-year-old defender. Treatment of the young footballer has been started by the medical team.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BEŞİKTAŞ
In a statement from the black-and-white club, it was stated, "A non-displaced fracture of the metacarpal bone has been detected in the right hand of our footballer Ümit Akdağ. Treatment of Akdağ has been started by our medical team."
HE RECEIVED A RED CARD IN HIS FIRST MATCH IN THE STARTING XI
Ümit Akdağ had started the match against Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League in the starting XI. The young defender, who took part in the starting lineup for the first time in his Beşiktaş career, received a red card in the 78th minute of the match, leaving his team with 10 men.
HE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY IN THE BAŞAKŞEHİR MATCH
It was stated that Ümit Akdağ, who was placed under treatment due to the fracture in his right hand, will not be able to play in the Başakşehir match. There is a possibility that the young player will return to the field next week using a special bandage. Akdağ's return process will take shape depending on his response to treatment.