29.01.2026 01:50
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk made statements after the match against Manchester City. Okan Buruk said that if they had found a goal, the match could have taken a different turn, "The possession percentages changed in the second half. We had possession and moved forward comfortably. We could have produced a bit more. If we could have made it 2-1 early, we could have entered the match, and it would have been different."
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk made statements after the 2-0 loss to Manchester City.
''IF WE COULD HAVE MADE IT 2-1, THE MATCH WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT''
Evaluating the match, Okan Buruk said, "We started the match cautiously. The opponent scored an early goal. We couldn't settle in their pressing, and the opponent had changing formations. While Doku was expected to stay on the wing, he played more centrally. We talked at halftime and played much more forward in the second half. The possession rates changed in the second half. We had possession and moved forward quite comfortably. We could have produced a bit more. If we could have made it 2-1 early, we could have entered the match, and it would have been different. At the end of the match, we switched to a 3-4-1-2 formation. The game in the second half suited us much better. We didn't play the game from the first half very well. You give away chances while waiting back." he said.
JUVENTUS AND ATLETICO MADRID
Commenting on Galatasaray's potential opponents, Okan Buruk stated, "One of Juventus or Atletico Madrid will come. We played against Atletico recently, and Juventus is a team we know. We could have scored higher points and matched with different teams. Let's say it's a bit of fate. Let's see, may it be for the best."
''WHOEVER COMES, WE WILL BE AMBITIOUS''
Okan Buruk concluded his remarks by saying, "We will play the first match at our home. We will highlight our fan power and our game. Whoever comes, we will be ambitious. We need to create that atmosphere to gain an advantage at home."