Galatasaray and Kocaelispor to Face Off in Trendyol Super Lig Matchday 5
In the title race of the Trendyol Super Lig, Galatasaray is preparing to host Kocaelispor at RAMS Park.
Galatasaray will face Kocaelispor at RAMS Park in matchday 5 of the Trendyol Super Lig, and head coach Okan Buruk plans to give new transfer Rafael Leao a spot in the starting XI.
Match Details and Standings
The Trendyol Super Lig matchday 5 encounter between Galatasaray and Kocaelispor will kick off at 20:00 at RAMS Park. Winning 3 and drawing 1 of their first 4 league games this season, the yellow-reds sit at the top of the table with 10 points, while Kocaelispor are in third place with 9 points.
Squad Status and Absentees
Ahead of this critical match, the yellow-red squad has a total of 4 absentees due to injuries: Victor Osimhen, Mario Lemina, Wilfried Singo, and Günay Güvenç. Despite this, Galatasaray has not tasted defeat in their last 37 home matches in the league.
Okan Buruk's Tactical Plan
By decision of head coach Okan Buruk, new signing Rafael Leao is expected to start in the line-up for this match. In the absence of the still-injured Osimhen, Barış Alper Yılmaz will take charge in the attacking line.
Probable Lineup Setup
In the match against Kocaelispor, Rafael Leao will be deployed on the left wing of the attack, and Yunus Akgün on the right wing. In the playmaker position, Batrakov is planned to play in the number 10 role.