In the 16th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Galatasaray will face Antalyaspor at Corendon Airlines Park, kicking off at 20:00. Ahead of the match, Galatasaray’s head coach, Okan Buruk, shared insights with beIN SPORTS.
The 52-year-old coach expressed the challenges faced during this demanding match schedule. “We’ve been through a lot since the national break in November. We’re putting a strong 11 on the field. We are aware of our opponent’s situation as they adjust their formations based on their opponents. It’s a tough period, but we’re prepared with a solid lineup. The pitch isn’t ideal, but I believe the ball will flow well,” he noted.
Buruk emphasized the team’s determination to secure a victory, stating, “My players are ready. We started with Yunus. His reintegration into the team is crucial; he can be the one to break down defenses in matches like this. We’ve played a lot with the same players, and we are relying heavily on Sara, Torreira, and İlkay. Today, Torreira and İlkay will start, with Yunus in front of them. Our squad depth is limited for making changes, but we wanted to start with Yunus, who hasn’t played in a while and can help against teams that defend deeply. We’ll see how it develops from there.”
With Galatasaray’s confidence and strategic approach, fans are hopeful for a strong performance against Antalyaspor in what promises to be an exciting matchup.