Beşiktaş Captain Confident Ahead of Midtjylland Match

Beşiktaş captain Orkun Kökçü believes the team is well-prepared and focused for their upcoming UEFA Europa League second qualifying round match against Midtjylland. Speaking at a press conference, Kökçü emphasized the difference in preparation time compared to the previous season.

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This year is different because last year I think I came to the match with a five-day preparation process. Now it's different, we've been working for two weeks.

"This year is different because last year I think I came to the match with a five-day preparation process. Now it's different, we've been working for two weeks," Kökçü stated. He added that the team understands the coach's instructions and feels ready for the challenge.

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Salih and I have great chemistry, we get along very well. The most important thing is to get the win, and we will do our best for that.

Kökçü also spoke positively about the team's chemistry, particularly with teammate Salih Özcan. "Salih and I have great chemistry, we get along very well. The most important thing is to get the win, and we will do our best for that," he said. The midfielder described the team atmosphere as "very good," noting that everyone is concentrated, eager, and ambitious.

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The atmosphere is very good. Everyone is concentrated, eager, and ambitious. Our coach has also prepared us very well for this match. We are ready for this match. We think we will leave with a good result.

Reflecting on his personal performance, Kökçü aims to contribute goals, similar to the second half of last season, while fulfilling his captaincy duties effectively. He confirmed that the team's training camp was intensive and beneficial, drawing parallels to his preparation during his time at Feyenoord. "Everyone can say they are one hundred percent ready for this match," Kökçü concluded, expressing optimism for a favorable outcome.

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Yes. We prepared in the same way during my Feyenoord period. We trained in the same way. It was a good camp for me. I can say everyone is one hundred percent ready for this match.