Italiano: Beşiktaş didn't ask me for title
- Source
- Hürriyet SporTier 1
- Published
Key points
- Club set four targets: Europa League group stage (achieved), top-four finish, playing identity, and developing young players
- Surprised by squad's progress given three-quarters youth contingent and late arrivals due to World Cup
Summary
Vincenzo Italiano told Corriere dello Sport that Beşiktaş's development has exceeded even his expectations since arriving. The club gave him four objectives—none of which was winning the league—and he has already delivered the first: securing Europa League group-stage football after beating Midtjylland twice in qualifying.
With three-quarters of the squad made up of young players and many arrivals delayed by the World Cup, Italiano said the team's current level is remarkable.
Original headline
Vincenzo Italiano: 'Beşiktaş benden şampiyonluk istemedi'
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