Nuri Şahin faces exit from Başakşehir after rocky start

Nuri Şahin, the head coach of Turkish side Başakşehir, is facing the sack after the team's troubled start in the Turkish league during the 2026-2027 season.

Başakşehir have managed just one win in their first five rounds, which came against Kocaelispor, alongside a draw against Kasimpasa and three defeats to Trabzonspor, Galatasaray, and Umraniyespor.

The recent 5-0 defeat to Amida Spor has increased pressure on Şahin, as clear issues emerged in defensive organization and game plan, prompting the club's management to reassess the coach's position.

According to Turkish reports, Başakşehir are holding a crucial meeting with Nuri Şahin today, Tuesday, to determine his future with the team, with a decision possible regarding the continuation or termination of his role.

Başakşehir will host Göztepe in the sixth round of the Turkish league, and the match could represent a crucial test for Şahin's future, as the management is eager to find a quick solution to correct the team's course.