Rafa Silva is back.

Rafa Silva is back.

04.12.2025 17:10

Beşiktaş's Portuguese star Rafa Silva returned to training with the team ahead of the Gaziantep FK match, signaling his comeback. Silva's physical and mental condition, which has been uncertain for a long time, will be evaluated by head coach Sergen Yalçın. Yalçın is expected to monitor the player's training performance for a few more days. This season, Silva has played in 16 matches for Beşiktaş, contributing 5 goals and 3 assists to the team.

Beşiktaş continues its preparations for the match against Gaziantep FK in the Süper Lig, while the expected development regarding Portuguese star Rafa Silva has occurred. The experienced player, whose situation has been a matter of curiosity for a while, participated in today's training with the team.

THE TECHNICAL STAFF WILL MONITOR CLOSELY

A detailed assessment will be made regarding whether Rafa Silva is physically and mentally ready, and the decision on whether he will be included in the match squad will be made by head coach Sergen Yalçın. It is expected that Yalçın will observe the player's training performance for a few more days.

SEASON PERFORMANCE

The 32-year-old Portuguese forward has played in 16 matches for Beşiktaş this season. Contributing 5 goals and 3 assists to his team, Rafa Silva plays an important role in the attack line of the black-and-whites.

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