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Rachid Ghezzal - Available vs. Sporting Ghezzal (strain) played during Friday's 3-2 loss to Istanbul Basaksehir and is available for Tuesday's clash with with Sporting.

Impact Ghezzal missed his last Champions League match against Ajax, but is available against Sporting. The wide midfielder played the first match of the Champions League campaign, against Dortmund.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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Oguzhan Ozyakup - Records three crosses Ozyakup registered three crosses (two accurate), two corners and two chances created after coming off the bench at halftime against Ajax on Tuesday.

Impact Ozyakup has yet to feature in the starting XI for the club but may have done enough with his performance versus Ajax that he could be an option for the next Champions League matchup on Oct. 19 against Sporting CP.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michy Batshuayi - Records three shots Batshuayi registered three shots (zero on target), one tackle (won) and one interception in a loss to Ajax on Tuesday.

Impact Batshuayi led the team with three shots but failed to put any of his efforts on target. Through the first two UCL Group Stage clashes, the forward has garnered six shots (two on target) and figures to remain the focal point of the Besiktas attack heading into a matchup with Sporting CP on Oct. 19.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ersin Destanoglu - Gives up two in loss Destanoglu made five saves while allowing two goals against Ajax on Tuesday.

Impact Destanoglu has faced significant pressure in the Group Stage as he has racked up 10 saves while conceding just four goals. The keeper should continue to see plenty of shots in a clash with Sporting CP on Oct. 19.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehmet Topal - Sidelined for a month Topal (muscle) is expected to miss about a month with a muscular injury.

Impact Topal won't play vs. Ajax on Tuesday, and will likely be out a month past that. The midfielders first chance for a return would most likely be an Oct. 19 Champions League clash with Sporting.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Montero - Won't travel vs. Ajax Montero (illness) won't travel to Amsterdam after failing to make the preliminary squad for Tuesday's clash with Ajax.

Impact Montero is out with an illness and won't travel for Tuesday's clash with Ajax. Montero was the only goal-scorer for Besiktas during Matchday 1 of the Champions League but isn't a consistent goal threat in general. He should be healthy for an Oct. 19 clash with Sporting.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Welinton - Won't travel to Amsterdam Welinton (muscle) failed to make the preliminary squad for Tuesday's clash with Ajax.

Impact Welinton won't be in the squad for Tuesday's clash with Ajax, with a muscle injury putting the defender on the sideline for the Champions League match. Welinton will have two weeks of league matches before an Oct. 19 clash with Sporting.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rachid Ghezzal - Out against Ajax Ghezzal (muscle) will miss Tuesday's trip to Amsterdam after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Ghezzal is out of Tuesday's squad against Ajax, and will be hard to replace in a Besiktas side missing six of their starting XI. The midfielder will hope to return in time for an Oct. 19 clash with Sporting.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miralem Pjanic - Out of initial squad list Pjanic (muscle) failed to make the preliminary squad for Tuesday's clash with Ajax.

Impact Pjanic won't travel to Amsterdam with the rest of the team, failing to make the preliminary squad with a muscle injury. The midfielder is the clear leader in the squad and will be a huge loss. He will hope to return before the Oct. 19 clash at home against Sporting.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atiba Hutchinson - Out vs. Ajax Hutchinson (muscle) will be out for Tuesday's clash with Ajax after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Hutchinson is not going to play in Amsterdam on Tuesday with a muscle injury he's picked up in the last two weeks holding him out. The midfielder will look to get fit to be back in the squad before an Oct. 19 clash with Sporting at home.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cyle Larin - Out of the squad vs. Ajax Larin (muscle) is not in the preliminary squad for Tuesday's trip to Amsterdam.

Impact Larin is absent from the squad Tuesday with a muscle injury, along with what seems like half of Besiktas' starting XI. The forward has nearly two weeks off to be fit before Besiktas are back in action in the Champions League against Sporting.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League group stage: Lionel Messi held in first start for PSG by Club Brugge

PSG's trio of Messi, Neymar and Mbappé were held to a draw in Champions League play. Check out the top moments!

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Champions League group stage: Lionel Messi held in first start for PSG by Club Brugge

Ersin Destanoglu - Saves five in loss Destanoglu made five saves while conceding two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Destanoglu stood up well against the seemingly ever-present Dortmund attack. While wins may be harder for the keeper to come by in the Group Stage, he should continue to get plenty of opportunities to make saves which gives him decent mid-range fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rachid Ghezzal - Generates four crosses Ghezzal recorded four crosses (one accurate), two shots (zero on target) and one corner versus Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.

Impact Ghezzal took just one of the team's four corners, with the bulk of the workload going to Miralem Pjanic. Looking ahead to a clash with Ajax on Sept. 28, Ghezzal shouldn't be expected to replace Pjanic as the primary corner taker but can still offer decent mid-range fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabrice N’Sakala - Launches six crosses N'Sakala recorded six crosses (four accurate), two tackles (one won) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact N'Sakala's six crosses led the way against Dortmund, though he wasn't able to help his side secure an equalizer. The left-back figures to continue pushing the attack from the backline and should be a solid fantasy target moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miralem Pjanic - Picks up assist Wednesday Pjanic registered one assist, five crosses (four accurate) and three corners against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.

Impact Pjanic was second in crosses for the club and took all but one of the team's corners. The midfielder should continue to serve as the primary corner taker heading into the next Group Stage clash with Ajax on Sept. 28, making him a top-half fantasy target.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Montero - Scores goal in loss Montero scored a goal on one shot in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Montero's extra-time goal wasn't enough to pull the club even with the German side. The defender could be an option on setpieces moving forward but shouldn't be expected to convert with any consistency, making him a mid-range fantasy target at best.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Georges-Kevin N’Koudou - Picks up ankle injury Nkoudou suffered an ankle injury over the weekend and will miss Wednesday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Nkoudou is one of three injuries Besiktas suffered in their last league match, making things even harder for them in the opening Champions League match. They still have options like Kenan Karaman, but their depth will definitely be tested Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

'Happy retirement' - Newcastle United and Besiktas lead tributes to Demba Ba ' Goal.com Newcastle United and Besiktas have hailed former Senegal international Demba Ba who declared his playing days are over on Monday

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Champions League group stage: How to watch, streaming, odds, key players and more

How to watch, key players, odds and more. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the Champions League group stage!

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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Domagoj Vida - Out with foot injury Vida will miss multiple weeks because of a foot injury picked up over the weekend, reports Vecernji.

Impact It's an unfortunate blow for Benfica just before Champions League is set to begin. Vida's absence opens up playing time for guys like Welinton and Francisco Montero on the back line, something that will likely last the first two matches of group stages.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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