Will he be able to play in the Galatasaray derby? There is news about Rafa Silva, who was injured in the friendly match.

23.03.2025 18:50

The latest update on Rafa Silva, who was injured and left the game during the friendly match in which Beşiktaş lost 3-1 to İstanbulspor, has been revealed. The Portuguese star, whose condition is not serious, is expected to play in the derby against Galatasaray after the international break.

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Beşiktaş faced İstanbulspor, a team from the Trendyol 1st League, in a friendly match during the break given to the leagues due to national team matches. İstanbulspor won the match played at BJK Nevzat Demir Facilities 3-1. The black-and-whites suffered two injuries during the match. One of these players was the indispensable Rafa Silva. It became clear whether the Portuguese star would be able to play in the Galatasaray derby after his injury.

BEŞİKTAŞ'IN 2 YILDIZI BİRDEN SAKATLANDI

In the match, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Rafa Silva from the black-and-white team suffered injuries. Chamberlain, who was knocked down by the opponent's blow in the first half of the match, could not continue and was replaced by Poyraz Gelen in the 36th minute. In the second half, Rafa Silva shared the same fate. Silva was injured in a duel with İstanbulspor's İsa Dayaklı. The Portuguese star, who was hit on his right knee, was replaced by Yusuf Can Calayır in the 64th minute.

İSA DAYAKLI'DAN RAFA SILVA'YA MESAJ

İsa Dayaklı from İstanbulspor, who was involved in the position where Rafa Silva got injured, made a post on his social media account after the match. İsa stated in his post, "Get well soon, Rafa. I'm sorry for the foul I unintentionally committed in the match atmosphere. I hope you recover quickly and return to your team."

DERBİDE OYNAYABİLECEK Mİ?

On the other hand, it remains a question whether Rafa Silva will be able to play in the Galatasaray derby after the national break, while the latest status of the Portuguese footballer has emerged. According to the news on beIN Sports; it was stated that Rafa Silva's injury is not serious. It is expected that the 31-year-old footballer will play in the Galatasaray derby if given the opportunity.