"Besiktas are seeking to reestablish themselves as a top contender after finishing fourth in Turkey's elite league. Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, gaining an early first-leg advantage is crucial against Shakhtar Donetsk."
"Despite a recent 4-0 victory over Bodrumspor, Besiktas struggled defensively, recording only two clean sheets in their last 14 matches. Tammy Abraham is expected to debut, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss the match."
"Shakhtar Donetsk, having settled for a bronze medal in Ukraine, aims to pose significant challenges to Besiktas. They come off a strong performance, winning 6-0 on aggregate against Ilves in their last match."
"With the first leg of the Europa League qualifiers on the horizon, both teams are eager to make a statement, showcasing their abilities through recent performances and squad adjustments."
Besiktas aims to regain competitiveness after finishing fourth in the Turkish league last season, now led by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. They seek to secure a first-leg advantage in the Europa League qualifiers after a prior loss to Petrazalka and a 4-0 win against Bodrumspor. Defensive struggles have been apparent, with only two clean sheets in the last 14 matches. On the other hand, Shakhtar Donetsk aims to challenge Besiktas following a solid performance in their previous match, where they achieved a 6-0 aggregate win over Ilves.
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