Super Lig fifth
Besiktas JK have parted ways with coach Valérien Ismaël after just one win in their last five games. The 47-year-old has only been in office since the end of March and has averaged 1.72 points in 18 competitive games. In the Süper Lig, the “Adler” are fifth after eleven games, four points behind leaders Fenerbahce, who have one game less. In the market value update of the Turkish House of Lords this Thursday, the squad value will show a slight minus.
Ismaël’s successor is said to be an old acquaintance at Besiktas: According to consistent Turkish media reports, Senol Günes is the favorite to coach the Istanbul club. The 70-year-old coached the “Adler” between 2015 and 2019 and won two championships during this time. Most recently, Günes was Turkey’s national coach until September last year, but had lost the qualification for the 2022 World Cup during this time.
Valérien Ismaël’e Teşekkur Ederiz
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— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) October 26, 2022
TM Community on Besiktas’ Coach Choice: Cautious Optimism
In the Besiktas forum at Transfermarkt, the choice causes mixed feelings, but at least cautious optimism. “Quarterback55” says: “Senol Günes would probably be the best choice for BJK at the moment. Knows the club and the league very well. He will need zero adjustment period. It was a complete disaster for the national team, but it works very well in the Turkish league. So I think BJK will be a championship contender again. tactical understanding or not. He didn’t need it that much a few years ago and became champion twice. With the squad, Senol Günes will know what to do. With Wout Weghorst he has his Mario Gómez and with Dele Alli his Talisca.”
“BJK6705” is also optimistic: “I would understand if you said that Senol’s zenith has been reached and that he should retire. But that Senol Günes should be tactically limited is absolute nonsense. This man led Turkey to third place in the World Cup, made us champions two years in a row, took us to the quarter-finals of the Europa League and the round of 16 of the Champions League. We even won 2-0 against France, against the reigning world champions.”
“BJKOsman1903”, on the other hand, finds: “I am really grateful to Senol Günes for all the successful years, for all the beautiful moments he gave us. But is he really the right one? He’s by no means a bad coach, but he’s not someone you can plan long-term and sustainably with. I have some question marks.”
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