25.10.2025 14:10
The injury status of Beşiktaş's Portuguese star Rafa Silva has been clarified. Silva, who is still experiencing pain, will not be able to play in the Kasımpaşa match, but he will be on the field for the Fenerbahçe derby.
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The condition of Portuguese footballer Rafa Silva, who is injured in Beşiktaş, has become clear. The experienced player, who continues to experience pain, will not be able to play in the Kasımpaşa match but may take his place on the field in the Fenerbahçe derby.
INJURY DETAILS REVEALED
Beşiktaş recently announced that Rafa Silva has been treated for delayed onset muscle soreness (D.O.M.S.).
The club's statement included the following:
"Our footballer Rafa Silva, who felt stiffness and pain in both of his calf muscles after the match against Tümosan Konyaspor in the Trendyol Super League, has been diagnosed with delayed onset muscle soreness (D.O.M.S.) by our medical team."
Our footballer, who did not participate in today's training, has begun treatment by our medical team."
NO RISK IN KASIMPAŞA MATCH
In the latest checks, it was determined that Rafa Silva's pain continues, and he will not be risked in the Kasımpaşa match, according to the decision of the technical team. The star footballer will continue his training under an individual program and will return to the team after fully recovering.
HE WILL BE ON THE FIELD IN THE DERBY
It has been learned that the treatment of the 32-year-old Portuguese footballer is progressing positively, and he is expected to be on the field in the Beşiktaş–Fenerbahçe derby, which will be played on Sunday, November 2, at Tüpraş Stadium. The Beşiktaş side aims to gain significant strength in the attacking line with the return of Rafa Silva.
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