Evaluations from Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk Before the Sporting Match
As Galatasaray prepares for the UEFA Champions League away match against Sporting Lisbon, Head Coach Okan Buruk and Rafael Leao held a press conference.
Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk and footballer Rafael Leao made statements at the press conference prior to the UEFA Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon.
European Season Begins
Galatasaray is preparing to face Sporting Lisbon away in Portugal in its first UEFA Champions League match. The yellow-red team will hold its final training session for this important clash at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.
Statement on Abdülkerim from Okan Buruk
Head coach Okan Buruk drew attention to the importance of the Champions League, stating that their opponent is a very good team that has reached the quarter-final level. Buruk announced that Abdülkerim Bardakcı has no injury and is in a condition to play on Wednesday.
Rafael Leao's Assessments
Speaking at the press conference, Rafael Leao stated that he will play against Sporting for the first time and that this club is very special to him. Recalling that they achieved important victories last season, Leao emphasized that they will be on the field to win on Wednesday as well.
Squad Status and Absences
Okan Buruk stated that the team has missing players but trusts his players. Rafael Leao, on the other hand, stated that Osimhen, Singo, and Lemina will not be in the squad, but Galatasaray has built a very strong squad.