Okan Buruk's Statement Regarding İlkay Gündoğan's Reaction

Following Galatasaray's victory over Kasımpaşa, head coach Okan Buruk made a statement regarding the remarks of İlkay Gündoğan, who reacted to receiving limited playing time.

Kasımpaşa Match and Leadership

Defeating Kasımpaşa 3-1 at home in the seventh week of the Süper Lig, Galatasaray managed to finish the week sitting in the leadership seat with this win.

While the victory secured by the yellow-red team created a broad impact on the football agenda, other developments that took place also drew attention.

İlkay Gündoğan's Notable Remarks

Answering questions from members of the press as he left the stadium after the match, 35-year-old experienced footballer İlkay Gündoğan created a stir.

To the question posed by journalists regarding whether he would be ready for the Barcelona match, the player gave a reproachful response, stating that he does not play.

Initial Evaluation from Okan Buruk

These words by the experienced footballer pointing to the coaching staff ranked among the most discussed topics on social media and sparked debate.

Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk did not remain silent in the face of this situation and shared his initial evaluations regarding the matter with the public.

Statements from the Experienced Manager

Okan Buruk stated that his player might have gotten angry after doing warm-up exercises and failing to enter the game, and that this situation was understandable.

Emphasizing that İlkay Gündoğan is an extremely valuable player, the manager stated that it is quite normal for him to want to get playing time.

Playing Time Status at the Beginning of the Season

In the Galatasaray squad, where he has been in the lineup for seven matches in the Süper Lig and one in the Champions League this season, İlkay Gündoğan has found limited playing time.

The experienced footballer found a chance in only two of the remaining matches and was able to be on the field for a very small fraction of the potential minutes.