Champions League, Group A match
Date: Wednesday, 24 October.
Venue: Inonu
Liverpool will again be without striker Fernando Torres for the trip to Turkey because of the thigh injury that kept him out of the derby win over Everton.
Torres, 23, who has been in terrific form since arriving in the summer, pulled up while training with Spain.
Alvaro Arbeloa (thigh) is also out but midfielder Xabi Alonso could play after recovering from a metatarsal problem.
Besiktas goalkeeper Hakan Arikan has not recovered from a stomach injury and will be replaced by Rustu Recber.
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez:"It's clear we need to win and see what happens in the other game. We have to keep working and trying to win every game if it's possible.
"You never know what can happen, it depends on the other game, but it's clear we need three points.
"I don't have to say anything to the players. They know how important it is to win this game and it's just about keeping focused and doing the right things in the game.
"We have enough experience of playing in Europe and in difficult stadiums. I think it will be a difficult game but only on the pitch."
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