Latest Besiktas news and reports from This Is Anfield

Where are they now? The Liverpool team which hammered Besiktas 8-0 in the Champions League

Oct 19, 2017Oct 19, 2017

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STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 9, 2015: Liverpool's Martin Skrtel applauds the supporters after the 1-0 victory over Stoke City during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Martin Skrtel “considering a move to Turkey” as Besiktas make offer for Liverpool defender

May 21, 2016May 21, 2016

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 31, 2015: Liverpool's Martin Skrtel in action against Chelsea during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Besiktas ‘open talks’ to sign Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel – report

May 11, 2017Apr 27, 2016

With Martin Skrtel’s influence at Liverpool waning in 2016, the Slovak could be set to join Turkish side Besiktas at the end of the season.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, April 4, 2015: Liverpool's Lucas Leiva looks dejected after Arsenal score the fourth goal during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Lucas Leiva could join Besiktas on loan “within the next two days”

Aug 20, 2015

Lucas Leiva could be on his way to Besiktas this summer, with the Turkish side confirming talks with Liverpool over a season-long loan.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge in action against Besiktas JK's Veli Kavlak during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Besiktas 1-0 Liverpool (Besiktas 5-4 Pens): Nothing Football Match

Feb 27, 2015

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's players line up for a team group photograph before the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. Back row L-R: Mario Balotelli, Dejan Lovren, Martin Skrtel, goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, Emre Can, Kolo Toure. Front row L-R: Daniel Sturridge, Alberto Moreno, Raheem Sterling, Joe Allen, Jordon Ibe. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool still have plenty to play for – Mignolet

Feb 27, 2015

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Video: Brendan Rodgers on Liverpool’s Europa League exit

Feb 27, 2015

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Besiktas JK's head coach Slaven Bilic consoles Liverpool's Dejan Lovren, who missed the vital fifth penalty shooting over the bar in the shoot-out after a 1-1 aggregate draw, during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Reds Fail to Rise to Challenge: 5 Talking Points from Liverpool’s shoot-out Defeat to Besiktas

Feb 27, 2015

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's Dejan Lovren blazes the vital fifth penalty over the bar and misses against Besiktas JK in the shoot-out after a 1-1 aggregate draw during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers defends Dejan Lovren penalty miss

Feb 28, 2015Feb 27, 2015

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Sterling and Sturridge careless” – How the papers reacted to Liverpool’s Europa League exit

Feb 27, 2015

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers before the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers struggles again on European stage as Liverpool exit Europa League

Feb 26, 2015

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Brendan Rodgers reflects on Liverpool’s Europa League exit

Feb 26, 2015

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Besiktas 1-0 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Feb 26, 2015

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's Dejan Lovren looks dejected after missing the vital fifth penalty against Besiktas JK in the shoot-out after a 1-1 aggregate draw during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Where was Sterling?”- Liverpool fans react to Europa League exit and Dejan Lovren missed penalty

Feb 26, 2015

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Besiktas JK's Tolgay Ali Arslan scores the first goal against Liverpool during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Besiktas 1-0 Liverpool: Besiktas win 5-4 on penalties: Reds crash out of Europa League

Feb 26, 2015

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli inspects the pitch before the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Besiktas: Balotelli starts, Emre Can in midfield

Feb 26, 2015Feb 26, 2015

Kolo Toure, Alberto Moreno and Daniel Sturridge come into the Liverpool side for Thursday evening’s Europa League last-32 second-leg encounter with Besiktas in Istanbul.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Wednesday, February 25, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during a press conference at the Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel ahead of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Predicted Liverpool lineup vs Besiktas: Can into midfield and Toure to start

Feb 26, 2015Feb 25, 2015

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Besiktas vs Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers confident despite injuries

Feb 25, 2015

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, February 25, 2015: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge and Jordon Ibe during a training session at Melwood Training Ground ahead of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Henderson and Sakho miss Liverpool training ahead of Besiktas trip

Feb 25, 2015Feb 25, 2015

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, February 19, 2015: Liverpool's captain Jordan Henderson shakes hands with Mario Balotelli as he celebrates scoring the winning goal against Besiktas JK from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 1st Leg match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli Penaltygate Only Strengthens Jordan Henderson’s Claim for Liverpool Captaincy

Feb 21, 2015Feb 21, 2015

A little bit of controversy and the media are ready to pounce. Danny Gallagher looks back at the over-hyped fallout from Thursday night’s “penaltygate” during Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Besiktas.