Okan Buruk's attacking plan becomes clear ahead of Galatasaray's match against Sporting

Ahead of Galatasaray's Champions League match against Sporting, the injuries to Osimhen and Lemina have altered the coaching staff's plans, while head coach Okan Buruk aims to assign Barış Alper Yılmaz to the offensive line.

Injuries changed the plans

As Galatasaray continues its preparations for the Champions League match against Sporting during the week, injury news regarding Osimhen and Lemina has turned plans upside down.

Upon expectations that both key players will remain away from the team for at least 3 weeks, the coaching staff has begun to review the squad structure once again.

Barış Alper formula in the offensive line

Experienced manager Okan Buruk plans to use Barış Alper Yılmaz in the center-forward position in the absence of Osimhen, aiming to increase the team's attacking speed with this move.

According to the planning made, the left wing is expected to be entrusted to Sane and the right wing to Yunus Akgün.

Intensive shift in Kemerburgaz

In the yellow-red team aiming to start the Champions League with a victory, the coaching staff has set up camp at the Kemerburgaz facilities and accelerated their work.

Okan Buruk and his team are putting in an intensive shift to field the most ideal starting XI against Sporting despite the injuries experienced and the narrowing rotation.

Mental preparation studies

It was learned that ahead of the tough European encounter, head coach Okan Buruk held one-on-one meetings with some players whose performances are debated.

These meetings aim to prepare the players in the best possible mental way for the Sporting test.