29.01.2026 14:41
Sinan Engin made harsh criticisms during a live broadcast following Galatasaray's 2-0 defeat against Manchester City. Engin named five players whose performances he found inadequate. He specifically criticized the performances of Barış Alper Yılmaz, Osimhen, İlkay Gündoğan, Gabriel Sara, and Abdülkerim Bardakcı. Engin also emphasized that the physical difference between Manchester City and Galatasaray was decisive.
In the 8th week of the Champions League, Galatasaray lost 2-0 away to Manchester City. After the match, commentator Sinan Engin used harsh expressions during a live broadcast while evaluating the game.
"NEITHER FLEW NOR RAN" WORDS CAUGHT ATTENTION
Speaking on Asistanaliz, Sinan Engin argued that some players, in particular, fell far below expectations. Engin criticized Barış Alper Yılmaz by saying, "The Barış Alper we couldn't praise at all neither flew nor ran."
PHYSICAL CRITICISM OF THE MIDFIELD
Engin stated that Osimhen couldn't carry the ball and was ineffective, using the term "very delicate" for the midfield. He also criticized İlkay Gündoğan and Gabriel Sara for their physical inadequacies, expressing that these players could play at the pace of the Süper Lig but struggled at the European level.
PRAISE FOR ABDÜLKERİM, TEMPO CRITICISM
Sinan Engin said that the best player of the match for Galatasaray was Abdülkerim Bardakcı. Noting that Abdülkerim largely controlled Erling Haaland, Engin stated that despite this, the defender's tempo had dropped.
"PHYSICAL DIFFERENCE IS VERY CLEAR"
Engin emphasized that the physical difference between Manchester City and Galatasaray was decisive, saying, "There is a very serious physical difference." He argued that Galatasaray could be more advantageous against Manchester City at home, making a striking evaluation based on opponent selection.