Okan Buruk Shares Update on Victor Osimhen's Injury and Match Evaluation

Following the match, Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk provided information on Victor Osimhen's injury situation, expressing his belief that the player will not be sidelined for a long time. The experienced manager also evaluated referee performances, the condition of new transfers, and the foreign player rule.

General Match Evaluation

Stating that they entered the week as leaders and continue on their path as leaders, Okan Buruk said they started the match very well but gave away some easy chances in the second half. Expressing that they generally dominated the game and finished the match with 3 goals, the manager noted that they will work on the goals they conceded from set pieces and a penalty.

Reaction to Referee Decisions

Arguing that neither team was satisfied with the performance of referee Kadir Sağlam, Buruk reminded that coach Nuri also conveyed this to the referee after the match and received a card. He expressed curiosity about what the Central Referee Board will do regarding referees who perform this poorly.

Victor Osimhen's Injury

Okan Buruk said that Victor Osimhen, who left the match due to an injury, will not be away from the pitch for a long time. Stating that the recovery process for groin injuries is shorter, Buruk conveyed that the player's checks will be done tomorrow and they hope he will be ready for the Sporting match.

New Transfers Leao and Deniz Gül

Explaining that new transfers Rafael Leao and Deniz Gül are not yet fully ready physically, the head coach of the yellow-red team emphasized that playing players before they are 100% ready can create injury risks. He stated that Leao has a 10-day training deficit and, as a player with high explosiveness, must be used correctly.

Midfield and Forward Line Performances

Praising the performances of Gabriel Sara and Lucas Torreira, Buruk expressed his satisfaction with both players contributing to the team with a goal each. He stated that he utilized Leroy Sane on the left due to Yunus Akgün's high form on the right, and that Sane's multi-positional structure is important in reaching their goals.

Criticism of the Foreign Player Rule

The head coach of the yellow-red team argued that the foreign player rule negatively affects all clubs in the Süper Lig. Claiming that they cannot form the best squads due to this rule and that clubs suffer major losses, Buruk stated that he also spoke with Kaan Ayhan, whom they could not register for the UEFA Champions League squad.