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<\/p>\nBe\u015fikta\u015f will face Lausanne on Thursday night in a decisive second leg of the UEFA Conference League playoff round, with the Turkish side looking to secure a place in the group stage after a disappointing draw in Switzerland last week.<\/p>\n
The stakes are high for Be\u015fikta\u015f, who must win to advance to the competition\u2019s next phase, while a defeat would eliminate them from European football for the season.<\/p>\n
The Black Eagles enter the game under pressure, having failed to keep a clean sheet in any match this season, both domestically and in Europe.<\/p>\n
Defensive lapses have repeatedly undermined performances and coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made no secret of his desire to see improvement in his back line.<\/p>\n
If Be\u015fikta\u015f advances, it will mark only their second appearance in the competition\u2019s group stage since the Conference League was launched in 2021. Last season, the club failed to progress beyond the group stage under the previous format.<\/p>\n
A defeat, however, would cut short their continental campaign and shift full attention to the Turkish S\u00fcper Lig.<\/p>\n
Solskjaer\u2019s Swiss problem<\/p>\n
For Solskjaer, Thursday\u2019s match carries personal weight. The Norwegian manager has yet to record a win against a Swiss side in his coaching career.<\/p>\n
Across spells with Molde, Manchester United and now Be\u015fikta\u015f, Solskjaer has faced Swiss opponents four times, with two draws and two defeats.<\/p>\n
His Molde side drew 1-1 and lost 1-0 against Basel, while Manchester United fell 2-1 to Young Boys in the Champions League. Last week\u2019s 1-1 draw with Lausanne continued that winless streak.<\/p>\n
Solskjaer now has the opportunity to earn his first victory against Swiss opposition and, more importantly, to guide Be\u015fikta\u015f back into European group-stage play.<\/p>\n
Be\u015fikta\u015f will enter the match with several notable squad developments. Midfielder Tayfur Bing\u00f6l and left-back Emrecan Terzi both departed following the first leg.<\/p>\n
Bing\u00f6l has signed with newly promoted S\u00fcper Lig club Kocaelispor, while Terzi has been loaned to second-tier side Serik Belediyespor.<\/p>\n
In addition, Jean Onana and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were not included on the squad list submitted to UEFA, limiting Solskjaer\u2019s options in midfield.<\/p>\n
Still, the team boasts a mix of experience and new arrivals. Goalkeepers Mert G\u00fcnok, Ersin Destano\u011flu, and Emre Bilgin lead the defensive core alongside Gabriel Paulista, Felix Uduokhai, Jonas Svensson, and club veteran Necip Uysal.<\/p>\n
In midfield, Wilfred Ndidi, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Orkun K\u00f6k\u00e7\u00fc, and Salih U\u00e7an provide stability, while creative players such as Milot Rashica, Rafa Silva, Ernest Mu\u00e7i, and Joao Mario offer attacking spark.<\/p>\n
Up front, summer signing Tammy Abraham is expected to spearhead the attack as the black-and-whites chase goals to secure qualification.<\/p>\n
High stakes at home<\/p>\n
The Istanbul giants know that expectations are high. Fans will demand a convincing performance after recent defensive struggles and inconsistent form.<\/p>\n
Solskjaer has emphasized that the focus must be on discipline and efficiency, especially against a Lausanne side that proved resilient in the first leg.<\/p>\n
Lausanne, meanwhile, will look to spring an upset and secure a rare group-stage berth in European competition.<\/p>\n
The Swiss club left the first leg encouraged by their performance and will rely on a compact defensive approach to frustrate Be\u015fikta\u015f in front of a demanding home crowd.<\/p>\n
For Be\u015fikta\u015f, the match represents more than just advancement in Europe\u2019s third-tier competition. It is a test of character under Solskjaer, an early measure of summer signings and a chance to restore confidence ahead of a long season.<\/p>\n
Kick off at T\u00fcpra\u015f Stadium will set the tone not only for Be\u015fikta\u015f\u2019s European ambitions but potentially for the Norwegian football manager\u2019s tenure in Istanbul.<\/p>\n
The match at Istanbul\u2019s T\u00fcpra\u015f Stadium kicks off at 8 p.m. local time and will be officiated by Danish referee Jakob Kehlet, assisted by compatriots Lars Hummelgaard and Martin Markus.<\/p>\n
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