Tomas Sivok ruled out of Kasimpasa game with injury

Tomas Sivok ruled out of Kasimpasa game with injury [divider]

Beşiktaş defender Tomas Sivok has been ruled out of the Kasımpaşa game with injury.

The Czech national team defender picked up an injury while on international duty.

The Black Eagles will also be without centre-back Pedro Franco who is out suspended.

Defender Ersan Gülüm also has an injury but is expected to recover in time for the mini Istanbul derby on the weekend.

Midfielder Necip Uysal may be used as a makeshift defender and play alongside Gülüm if he recovers. 21-year-old defender Atınç Nukan is another option Slaven Bilic has at his disposal.

Kasımpaşa also have a number of defensive worries, Ryan Donk and Barış Başdaş are both suspended.

Beşiktaş take on Kasımpaşa in the mini Istanbul derby on Saturday 23 November.

The Black Eagles are currently in third place on 17 points, meanwhile Kasımpaşa are eight on 13 points.