Besiktas-Athletic Bilbao, the probable formations

Istanbul’s Vodafone Arena will host the seventh-day Europa League showdown between Solskjaer and Immobile’s Besiktas and Athletic Bilbao. The hosts arrive at the match after a 2-1 defeat at the Bodo Glimt field, a result that caused them to slip to 28th place in the standings. The Spaniards, on the other hand, moved to the top of the standings, on equal points with Lazio, thanks to a 2-0 win at home to Fenerbahce on the last European day; the Biancocelesti, however, remain ahead because of the better goal difference.

The Danish coach will have the arduous task of reviving the fortunes of the Bianconeri team, both in the Turkish league, where it currently occupies fifth position, and in the Europa League, where it is in danger of not even qualifying for the playoffs for the round of 16.

On the other side, Athletic Bilbao will try to continue its winning streak, lining up with the 4-2-3-1 form, with Guruzeta as an offensive reference and former Torino player Berenguer in support in the three-quarter. At 4:30 p.m. the whistle will blow.

Probable formations

Besiktas (4-2-3-1): Gunok; Svensson, Topcu, Uduokhai, Masuaku; Al Musrati, Fernandes; Silva, Mario, Rashica; Immobile. All: Solskjaer.

Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Simon; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche; Jauregizar, Ruiz de Galarreta; I. Williams, Berenguer, N. Williams; Guruzeta. All: Valverde.

Sinner speaks to the audience

After his clear victory in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open against Alex De Minaur (6-3, 6-2, 6-1), Jannik Sinner è was featured in the traditional post-match interview with Jim Courier on the court of Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. The world number 1 first è addressed the spectators in attendance.

“I know you all were here for him, but you were sporting and the atmosphere è was extraordinary,” he began.

Alex and I know each other well, we have faced each other several times, we try to understand each other’s game and prepare as best we can”.

“I like to sleep a lot, so I have been trying to rest as much as possible to be ready – he added -I have a very experienced team: my staff understand every moment well, more than I can. I have been playing tennis for a while but not very long, there are many things to improve on, their input è phenomenal. But this morning I got up good and I knew I was ready”.

Now on to Ben Shelton, whom Lorenzo Sonego è couldn’t bar the way: “He è left-handed and has a fantastic serve, I have to respond as much as possible and stay focused. I hope it will be a good match also for you in the audience”.

Skriniar to Fenerbahce

Paris Saint-Germain, thoughé is busy on various fronts, can&e afford to continue thinning the squad that until now è has been at Luis Enrique’s disposal.

Not summoned by the Spanish coach for the clash of titans with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Wednesday evening, on the penultimate day of the Champions League group stage, Milan Skriniar è is also about to leave the Eiffel Tower club.

The Slovak defender, who wore the shirts of Sampdoria and Inter in Italy, è flew to Turkey to undergo medical examinations with Fenerbahce. The news è was confirmed by the Turkish club on its social channels.