Okan Buruk's rest plan for national team players at Galatasaray
Head coach Okan Buruk is preparing to make strategic changes in the squad, taking into account the physical condition of his players returning from the national team.
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk is making his decision regarding Lucas Torreira and Davinson Sanchez, who are returning from their national teams, based on their match fitness and fatigue levels.
Status of Players Returning from the National Team
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk is closely monitoring the integration process of the football players returning from their national teams. While Lucas Torreira returned on Wednesday, Davinson Sanchez is also expected to be in Istanbul on Thursday.
Sanchez's Desire to Play and Coaching Staff's Decision
Although Colombian centre-back Davinson Sanchez stayed on the field for 90 minutes in the match against Peru, he informed his coach that he felt good and could play in Friday's match.
However, it is stated that head coach Okan Buruk plans to rest the experienced player to prevent potential injury risks and to take the field in the starting eleven with Mario Lemina.
Rest Plan for Torreira
It is stated that Lucas Torreira, another important name returning from the national team camp, will also be rested, taking into account the intense match tempo and travel fatigue.