16.10.2026 00:50
In the UEFA Europa League, Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano, whose team defeated Hoffenheim 3-2 away, praised his players and especially Oh. Also speaking about Orkun Kökçü's injury, the successful coach said, "I am very sorry for Orkun. I hope he returns soon. I spoke with Orkun. He said it was not something very serious and could pass quickly."
In the second matchday of the UEFA Europa League, they defeated Hoffenheim 3-2 away. The black-and-whites' head coach Vincenzo Italiano made statements after the match.
"WE WON DESERVEDLY"
Evaluating the match, Vincenzo Italiano said, "We were really very good. A very important win. I am very happy. It was a very difficult win. The opponent pushed us very hard too; there were moments when they put us in difficult situations, but we won deservedly."
''I AM ALSO VERY HAPPY FOR OH''
The Italian coach, expressing that he was pleased with Hyeon-Gyu Oh's performance, said, "I am also very happy for Oh. He put in a great performance. The whole team put in a great performance. I am very happy."
"I AM VERY HAPPY ABOUT 2 WINS IN 2 MATCHES"
Emphasizing the importance of the wins, Italiano said, "I am very happy about 2 wins in 2 matches in the Europa League. Everyone deserves to be congratulated. I am very happy with everyone. In a congested schedule, the players needed to show themselves, and they did. I want to congratulate the players who have played little. They showed how ready they are."
''I AM VERY SORRY FOR ORKUN''
Also touching on the situation of Orkun Kökçü, who left the game due to injury, Italiano said, "I am very sorry for Orkun. I hope he returns soon. We have tough matches ahead and a congested schedule. I spoke with Orkun. He said it is not something very serious and that it could pass quickly."