Beşiktaş has shown defensive improvements and changes in attack in recent weeks.

31 Tem 10:49

Let's talk defense, bro—those last few weeks, the balance we've seen has come mostly from the defensive midfielders' positioning. Sosa’s effort to "stuff the shirt" and Şahin dropping back to close the gap between the two lines really helped cut off opponent attacks early. But if this stays at this level, it’s only going to be a temporary shield for 2-3 matches; the other teams are already figuring it out and finding gaps. If we just retreat into defense without plugging those holes, we’ll end up facing high-risk counters after losing the ball. The changes in attack look like a two-way tactical shift. The wingers are more involved now, quick three-man passes, especially with Gökhan and Rıdvan making deep runs from the flanks. It’s meant to outplay possession-heavy teams like Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray with flair and speed. But this system creates gaps in midfield, and that brings us back to the same problem—losing the ball and facing a high press from midfield, which puts extra pressure on the backline. So if this attacking style sticks, we’ll need better midfield quality; otherwise, it’s just a short-term spark. I think if these tactical changes turn into a long-term strategy, Beşiktaş could boost its average points by at least 1.5 and secure a spot in the top 4-5. Right now, though, it feels like a temporary fix—defense still cracks at times, and the attack lacks consistency. To keep this balance, the defensive midfield rotation needs to stabilize, the wingers have to maintain their fitness, and the team needs to work on quick recovery after losing the ball in midfield. If we don’t take these steps, the new tactics might just give us a temporary boost and then we’ll slide back into the same defensive issues by the end of the season.