Galatasaray Prepares for the Derby with Fenerbahçe
Galatasaray, the champion of the last two seasons, who started the Super League by winning 5 out of 5, will face their arch-rival Fenerbahçe away on Saturday, September 6 in the 21th week. Important names of the yellow-red community who attended an organization held in Istanbul shared their views on the derby with the press members.
Former manager Adnan Sezgin stated that Galatasaray expected victory in the derby, “I have full confidence in coach Okan and the team. Kadıköy”We will return with the best result. The team is on the right track. We have good football players and my heart is with them” Sezgin also mentioned that the outcome of derbies is unpredictable, “It is very difficult to predict the score, especially in derby matches. Kadıköy“It is not easy to play in , but I have full faith in our team” he said.
Derby Analysis from Hakan Ünsal
Hakan Ünsal, one of the important footballers in Galatasaray’s history, stated that the red-yellow team played the derbies well under the management of Okan Buruk. Ünsal emphasized that the team had recovered despite the disappointment of not being able to enter the UEFA Champions League, “The team performance is not at the expected level, but there is morale and motivation to start the season by playing 5 out of 5. Under the leadership of Okan Hoca, Galatasaray has been getting good results in derbies in recent years. Okan Hoca’s style of play is clear, but Mourinho’s preferences will determine the shape of the game. Davinson Sanchez and Victor Osimhen will be decisive for Galatasaray. Sanchez is the team’s defensive mind and guide. If he is good, the quality and finishing ability of the players in front of him become effective.” dedicate.
When asked how Osimhen would affect the derby, Ünsal said, “Osimhen is not an ordinary transfer. It was not expected to happen but I think he is a great player. Due to Icardi’s injury, Osimhen’s presence strengthens Galatasaray’s hand. His presence will affect the fans, the press, the technical team and the players. Galatasaray will have the psychological advantage. Maybe Mourinho will make changes to the system he has in mind.” He expressed his opinion as follows.
Important Evaluations from Saffet Akyüz
Saffet Akyüz, one of the important center forwards of Turkish football, stated that Galatasaray is ambitious in the derby. Akyüz drew attention to the competition between the two teams in the Super League last season, “Both teams were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. This situation shows that our football gap with Europe has widened. However, Galatasaray started the season by making 5 out of 5 despite everything. It gave better signals with its football in the last week. I believe that Galatasaray will be more assertive in the derby with its new transfers.” He spoke in the form of.
Akyüz also touched on the Fenerbahçe front, “After the disappointment experienced last season, the president Ali Koç made big transfer promises. However, I do not see any special situation reflected in the team at the moment.” He used the expression. Akyüz pointed out that Galatasaray’s new transfer Victor Osimhen is a player who can make a difference, “Osimhen is a strong footballer. He has the ability to keep the ball when he is played on away. Galatasaray has quality feet and therefore can make a difference.” He concluded his words by saying.
