Squad Changes Planned at Galatasaray Before Sporting Lisbon Adventure
The yellow-red team, facing significant absences ahead of the Champions League match, is shaping the new starting eleven that the coaching staff will field.
As Galatasaray prepares to face Sporting Lisbon away in the Champions League, manager Okan Buruk is preparing to make compulsory and radical changes to the starting eleven due to injuries.
Latest Situation Before the Sporting Lisbon Away Match
As Galatasaray prepares for a critical test away against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League, manager Okan Buruk's squad selection has become a subject of curiosity. Successive injuries in the team have pushed the coaching staff to seek new solutions.
Injuries and Compulsory Changes
In the absence of Victor Osimhen and Mario Lemina, the experienced manager is expected to make a striking change in the starting eleven. Since Singo cannot return to the starting eleven due to injury, Roland Sallai will continue to play in that area.
Barış Alper Yılmaz Move in the Attack Line
Due to Victor Osimhen's injury, Barış Alper Yılmaz will serve in his place. Barış Alper Yılmaz will take the field in the starting eleven against Sporting Lisbon and will be the team's sole striker.
Defense Setup and Abdülkerim Bardakcı
Okan Buruk, who previously utilized Lemina in defense, this time will pull Abdülkerim Bardakcı, who has shown a ready appearance, into the starting eleven. While new transfer Bitshiabu is also being tested in training for the defensive setup, Jakobs is among the possibilities.
Special Situation of New Transfers
One of Galatasaray's new transfers, Rafael Leao, will take the field against Sporting Lisbon, where he grew up in the youth academy. Deniz Gül, who joined the squad from Porto, will look for a chance to play against the arch-rival.
Upcoming Matches and European Target
The yellow-red team is awaited by matches against Sporting Lisbon, Kocaelispor, and Trabzonspor respectively until the international break. Overcoming the difficulties experienced away in the Champions League last season, Galatasaray aims for at least 1 point from the match to be played on Wednesday.