Football Season Guide

The fans already started to celebrate the 14th title when the Black Eagles won the derby on the road against Galatasaray and their direct rivals Fenerbahce lost to Basaksehir as the point gap went to six points. When their home fixture against Osmanli was over, all of the fans went crazy as their six-year wait came to an end. They were so happy although they faced bad memories in the Turkish Cup and Europa League’s group stage. There is no doubt that there is a heavy duty on the team’s shoulders as they are going to try to save their title besides fighting in Champions League and the Turkish Cup. When the last season was over, coach Senol Gunes knew that the next season was going to be tougher. That is why he wants to have more options in every part of the team. At this point, he really struggled in order to save the main performers of the team because of the big interest from some European clubs. Besides, the coup in Turkey ruined his plans since 28-goal top scorer Mario Gomez did not want to keep on playing for Besiktas because of the security problems. Jose Sosa also went for pastures new. It will be too difficult to replace the German goal machine and the assist addict, even if they sign a foreign attacker. They may have to sign one more considering the heavy schedule. Gokhan Tore also left the team on loan and came together with his former coach Bilic at West Ham. His departure should be no big deal following Quaresma’s good performance in Euro 2016. The coach hopes that Olcay Sahan and Kerim Frei will increase their performances along with Aras Ozbiliz. On the net, the coach should feel comfortable as he has Tolga, Boyko and the new signing Fabri. Bringing Gokhan Gonul is a great decision considering his experience. Along with Beck, the right back should be very safe but they seem short at the left-back following Ismail Koybasi’s move to Fenerbahce. They have to bring a new face to accompany Tosic there. There is no doubt that Hutchinson was one of the key performers of the title success. The board managed to persuade the duo for now although they still feel worried following the coup. At this point, the coach expects to see Veli Kavlak and Tolgay Arslan find their previous performances. The fans are absolutely glad to see that Hutchinson stayed. Speaking about them, the Black Eagles will use their own stadium during the whole season after they have spent the last season at different venues. Considering the fans’ great support, it is a big plus for them. So they are not expected to face many bad results at home. If the coach could manage to add two attackers, a left-back and a winger, they will be able to fight greatly. It is also crucial how Sosa will be replaced.