27.01.2026 11:00
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk has finalized the probable starting eleven he will field ahead of the crucial away match against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League.
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk has largely finalized his starting eleven ahead of the crucial match against Manchester City in the Champions League.
OKAN BURUK'S PLAN FOR THE MANCHESTER CITY MATCH
Galatasaray is preparing to face Manchester City away in the 8th week of the UEFA Champions League. The yellow-red team’s coach Okan Buruk has reached the stage of determining the squad he will field against the English giant.
GOAL AND DEFENSE LINE CLARIFIED
It is expected that Uğurcan Çakır will guard Galatasaray's goal against Manchester City. On the right side of the defense will be Roland Sallai, and on the left side, Ismail Jakobs will take his place. It is planned for Davinson Sanchez and Abdülkerim Bardakcı to play together in the center-back position.
ONLY ONE QUESTION MARK IN MIDFIELD
In midfield, it is expected that Lucas Torreira and Mario Lemina will wear the jersey, while the name to play in front of this duo has not yet been clarified. It has been learned that Okan Buruk will decide among İlkay Gündoğan, Gabriel Sara, and Yunus Akgün for this position.
ATTACK LINE SHAPED
On the wings, Leroy Sane is expected to play on the right, while Barış Alper Yılmaz will be on the left. Up front, Galatasaray's most important goal weapon, Victor Osimhen, will take his place.