In the 8th match of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Beşiktaş played against Trabzonspor. The fixture was an away game.
The match ended with a 2-0 defeat for Beşiktaş. Trabzonspor secured the victory on their home ground, leaving the visitors without points from the encounter.
Vincenzo Italiano: "When you look at the previous defeats, I was feeling very disturbed, I was getting very angry, but today it wasn't like that. I was very pleased with our performance. We could have done some things better. Onana made great saves. I think we really came here prepared, and I also think we put pressure on Trabzonspor. We need to work harder and fix these issues. I was satisfied with the team, but the result doesn't reflect that. If we improve these, I think much better days will come."
In his post-match remarks, Vincenzo Italiano said he was "very satisfied with our performance." He contrasted this feeling with previous losses, noting that earlier defeats had left him uneasy and frustrated, whereas after this game he felt a sense of calm. The coach’s satisfaction stemmed from what he saw as a competitive display, even though the final score did not reflect it.
He said the team needed to be "more characterful," to finish chances better, to improve the final pass, and to raise the level of concentration and attention.
Italiano singled out the goalkeeper Onana for praise, saying the keeper made "great saves" during the match. The coach highlighted that Onana’s efforts were a clear sign that the team had been ready and had managed to create difficulties for Trabzonspor, forcing the opposition to work hard for their goals.
While pleased with the overall effort, Italiano identified several areas that required improvement. He said the team needed to be "more characterful," to finish chances better, to improve the final pass, and to raise the level of concentration and attention. These points, he argued, were the specific details that had prevented the performance from turning into a positive result.
Despite the loss, Italiano expressed optimism that correcting those shortcomings would lead to better outcomes. He stated that if the team worked on the identified issues, "we will see much better" performances. The coach’s outlook was forward-looking, suggesting that the satisfaction he felt with the display could be built upon to convert future performances into points.