BESIKTAS NEWS

Michy Batshuayi - Returns to preliminary squad Batshuayi (thigh) is back in the preliminary squad for Wednesday's clash with Ajax.

Impact Batshuayi missed the last Champions League match against Sporting with a thigh issue and he hasn't played in general since late October because of this muscle injury. For now, it appears the forward is good to go and should be an option to start Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miralem Pjanic - Active in league action Pjanic started and played 46 minutes during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Alanyaspor.

Impact Pjanic has been back in the starting XI in the Super Lig, and should be fully fit for Wednesday's clash with Ajax. Pjanic will be crucial as he looks to breakout against a dominant Ajax side. This is the hardest match of the group stage for Pjanic, but he should be fully fit for it.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Rosier - Fully fit for Wednesday Rosier (calf) started and played 90 minutes during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Alanyaspor.

Impact Rosier is fully healthy and should be a full-go for Wednesday's clash with Ajax. The defender should be straight back in the starting XI and in line for a full 90 minute showing.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Canada player ratings: Cyle Larin, Alistair Johnston star in huge win over Mexico ' MLSSoccer.com For the first time since 1976, Canada’s men’s soccer team has beaten Mexico on home soil. Cyle Larin’s two goals on a frigid night in Edmont...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Larin scores twice to lift Canada to 2-1 win over Mexico, and into top spot in group EDMONTON - A record-tying night from Cyle Larin not only propelled Canada to a 2-1 win over Mexico on Tuesday at Commonwealth Stadium, but p...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Rachid Ghezzal - Logs five inaccurate crosses Ghezzal recorded five inaccurate crosses during a 4-0 loss Wednesday against Sporting CP.

Impact Ghezzal attempted 13 crosses across Besiktas' four UEFA Champions League games this year. However, he has not been fulfilling quality-wise. Only one of Ghezzal's 13 crosses was accurate. However, he will have two UCL games to redeem himself somewhat.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ersin Destanoglu - Allows four goals again Destanoglu conceded four goals during a 4-0 loss Wednesday against Sporting CP.

Impact Destanoglu conceded four goals during both of the Besiktas team's two UEFA Champions League games against Sporting CP this year. He will try to redeem himself versus Ajax on Nov. 24.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting routs Besiktas 4-0 to boost hopes in CL Sporting Lisbon has beaten Besiktas 4-0 to boost its hopes of advancing in the Champions League.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Sporting routs Besiktas 4-0 to boost hopes in CL

Sporting Lisbon has beaten Besiktas 4-0 to boost its hopes of advancing in the Champions League

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Souza - Sent off against Sporting Souza was shown a red card in the 90th minute of Wednesday's Champions League defeat against Sporting, following a foul on Daniel Braganca for his second booking of the match. He m...

Impact Souza will be suspended for the game against Ajax on Nov. 24. Can Bozdogan or Salih Ucan could replace him in defensive midfield for the game.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Rosier - Out with calf injury Rosier (calf) isn't traveling to Lisbon and will be out with a calf injury.

Impact Rosier will be unavailable for Wednesday's clash with Sporting as he continues to deal with a calf injury. The midfielder doesn't have a definite timeline for return, but he's not a big part of the team, and shouldn't change fantasy lineups.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michy Batshuayi - Doesn't travel to Lisbon Batshuayi (thigh) is out for Wednesday's clash with Sporting after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Batshuayi is not traveling to Lisbon as he continues to deal with a thigh injury. It's unclear how long the forward will be out, but Kenan Karaman figures to slot in for him in the starting XI. The next chance for Batshuayi is a Nov. 24 clash with Ajax in the Champions League.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miralem Pjanic - Out against Sporting Pjanic (undisclosed) will be out for Wednesday's clash with Sporting, after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Pjanic will be out Wednesday though it's not clear what the injury is. The star midfielder will hope to return to league action before a Nov. 24 clash with Ajax. Pjanic will likely be replaced in midfield by the returning Atiba Hutchinson.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehmet Topal - Available Wednesday Topal (strain) will be available Wednesday against Sporting after playing in the Super Lig Saturday.

Impact Topal played in the Super Lig, and should be available for Wednesday's clash with Sporting. The defender should be straight back into the starting XI, and should play a big role in Wednesday's match.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Georges-Kevin N’Koudou - Out Wednesday Nkoudou (ankle) is out for Wednesday's clash with Sporting after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Nkoudou will not be traveling to Portugal, and will not be a part of the team for Wednesday's clash. The midfielder's next chance to return in the Champions League is a Nov. 24 clash with Ajax.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atiba Hutchinson - Available Wednesday Hutchinson (strain) is available for Wednesday's trip to Sporting, and has made a return to league action.

Impact Hutchinson is fully available for Wednesday's clash with Sporting, and should be fully fit after playing against Hatayspor in the Superlig on Saturday. The midfielder should be right back in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Coates heads 2 goals as Sporting Lisbon beats Besiktas 4-1

Sporting Lisbon has won 4-1 against Besiktas in the Champions League on two headed goals from captain Sebastian Coates

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ersin Destanoglu - Concedes four goals against Sporting Destanoglu made five saves but conceded four goals in Tuesday's 4-1 Champions League defeat against Sporting Lisbon.

Impact Destanoglu has been one of the busiest keepers in the Champions League so far, making five saves per game but also conceding eight goals through three matches. On Nov. 3 he will get a rematch in Lisbon.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miralem Pjanic - Records assist against Sporting Pjanic took a shot and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 Champions League defeat against Sporting Lisbon. He created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Pjanic grabbed his second Champions League assist of the season on Tuesday from a corner kick, but it wasn't enough to earn a result. With three defeats so far through three Champions League games, he faces an uphill battle to qualify for the next round. Next up is the return fixture in Lisbon on Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cyle Larin - Scores goal against Sporting Larin scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Tuesday's 4-1 Champions League defeat against Sporting Lisbon.

Impact Larin briefly equalized Tuesday's game with a header, but he couldn't keep up with his Portuguese opponents' attack in a heavy defeat. Next up in the Champions League is the return fixture in Lisbon on Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atiba Hutchinson - Still sidelined Tuesday Hutchinson (strain) will not be available versus Sporting CP on Tuesday, per UEFA.com.

Impact Hutchinson will miss his second straight UCL matchup due to his lingering muscular injury. The midfielder did start the Group Stage opener against Borrusia Dortmund and should be in the mix to rejoin the starting XI once given the all-clear.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miralem Pjanic - Starting against Sporting Pjanic (strain) will be in the starting XI to face Sporting CP on Tuesday, per UEFA.com.

Impact Pjanic missed Beskitas' previous UCL clash but is back fit following his muscular injury. In the opening match of the Group Stage, the midfielder recorded one assist, five crosses (three accurate) and three corners and should provide top-half fantasy value Tuesday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Besiktas vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread, Time, Stream & How to Watch UEFA Champions League Match Besiktas vs Sporting Lisbon Match Info & Start Time 2021-22 UEFA Champions League Match - Group Stage Besiktas vs. Sporting Lisbon Date: Tue...

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Domagoj Vida - Available against Sporting Vida (heel) is available for Tuesday's clash with Sporting after playing over the international break.

Impact Vida missed some time in September, but is fully active for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Sporting. He was active over the break and played against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Super Lig on Friday, he should be a full-go Tuesday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Montero - Active vs. Sporting Montero (illness) is expected to be available for Tuesday's clash with Sporting, after playing against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Super Lig.

Impact Montero missed out on the last Champions League match against Ajax, but is back in the team for Tuesday's clash with Sporting. The defender scored the only goal during a matchday 1 loss to Dortmund.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE