Bakhtiyar Zainutdinov’s Participation in Upcoming Matches Depends on Medical Evaluation

Kazakhstani midfielder Bakhtiyar Zainutdinov has recently recovered from an injury and resumed training with Beşiktaş. Previously, he suffered a hamstring injury and underwent treatment in Spain.

According to the Kazakhstan Football Federation, Zainutdinov will join the national team on March 17 and undergo a medical examination. A final decision regarding his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Liechtenstein, scheduled for March 22 and 25, will be made based on the results of this assessment.

Thus, his availability for the matches will depend on his physical condition and medical clearance.