Ilkay Gündoğan's limited playing time is on the agenda at Galatasaray
Following the defeat against Sporting, the situation of the experienced midfielder, who has not found many chances to play this season in the yellow-red team, is drawing attention.
Following Galatasaray's poor start to the Champions League with a defeat against Sporting, the limited playing time of Ilkay Gündoğan, who was transferred last season, has drawn attention. The experienced player, whose contract will end at the end of the season, has only managed to get 11 minutes of playing time by coming on as a substitute in just two of the 5 official matches.
Poor Start in Europe
While Galatasaray made an unwanted start to the Champions League with the defeat against Sporting, the repercussions of this match and developments within the club continue to create widespread noise. The team's overall performance is at the center of criticism.
Ilkay Gündoğan's Situation
The experienced star Ilkay Gündoğan, who joined the squad last season, is not preferred much by the coaching staff in the midfield rotation this season and has lost his place in the starting lineup. The experienced footballer was only able to come on as a substitute in two of the 5 official matches he appeared in.
Limited Playing Time and Contract
Getting the chance to enter the game as a substitute in only two matches this season, Ilkay Gündoğan has stayed on the field for a total of only 11 minutes. It is known that the player's contract with the club will expire at the end of the season.
Difference Between League and European Performance
Under the management of head coach Okan Buruk, the yellow-red team has drawn a successful graphic in the Süper Lig, achieving 116 victories in 146 matches. Despite the high win rate in the league, the same success cannot be maintained in the international arena.
European Statistics
During the Okan Buruk era, 15 victories, 9 draws, and 14 defeats were recorded in 38 matches played in European cups. Contrary to Galatasaray's 80 percent win rate in the league, the success percentage in European cups remains at the level of 39 percent.