The 25-year-old team captain sustained the foot injury in the first half of the match against Hoffenheim before being forced off at halftime.
Medical Evaluation at Acıbadem Altunizade Hastanesi
Upon the team’s return to Istanbul, medical staff sent Kökçü for an MRI scan at Acıbadem Altunizade Hastanesi. The imaging confirmed a partial plantar fascia tear and traumatic detachment of the heel fat pad in his right foot.
Süper Lig and UEFA Avrupa Ligi Fixture Impact
The enforced absence sidelines Kökçü for a critical stretch of domestic and European fixtures. According to Haber 7, the midfielder will miss five upcoming matches across all competitions. The schedule begins with an away trip to face Trabzonspor on Monday, October 19, in the eighth week of the Süper Lig. Subsequent matches affected include a home fixture against Crystal Palace on October 22, a home league match against Başakşehir on October 26, an away fixture at Kasımpaşa on November 1, and an away trip to Celtic in the UEFA Avrupa Ligi on November 5.
Manager Vincenzo Italiano Assesses the Squad Depth
Following the 3–2 victory over Hoffenheim, Beşiktaş manager Vincenzo Italiano addressed the media regarding his captain’s physical condition. Italiano emphasized that he chose not to risk the player further in such a congested fixture calendar, pointing out that squad rotation and players stepping up from the bench remain essential as the club targets a top-eight finish in the European league phase.
Upcoming Assessment Ahead of Domestic Schedule
While official club reports estimate a two-to-three-week layoff, Fanatik noted that Kökçü intended to test his foot in the final training sessions ahead of the Trabzonspor fixture to determine his exact functional threshold. The club’s medical team continues supervision of his rehabilitation program in Istanbul.
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