10.01.2026 18:30
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk made statements before the Super Cup final against Fenerbahçe. Buruk thanked the fans who filled the stands despite the adverse weather conditions, saying, "We will do what is necessary on the field."
Before the Super Cup final, Okan Buruk highlighted the difficult weather conditions affecting access to the stadium. Buruk stated, "There was traffic on the road, and in this weather, it is very valuable for the fans of both teams to run to this stadium. We thank our fans."
"THE EXCITEMENT OF THESE MATCHES IS DIFFERENT"
Emphasizing the atmosphere of derbies, Buruk said, "The excitement of these matches is always different. We need to stay on the field. Then we want to implement our plans. Our opponent will also have new transfers on the field. We have a squad that is used to playing together."
MIDFIELD HAS CHANGED, GÜNAY IN GOAL
Providing information about the squad, Buruk announced that they made a change in midfield. The experienced coach, who stated that he preferred Günay in goal, used the following expressions:
"We changed the midfield in the squad. We also chose Günay in goal. Last year, Günay was in the cup, we selected him. Uğurcan also played well against Trabzonspor. Everyone wants to play a lot."
"WE WANT TO WIN... WE ARE READY FOR THE MATCH"
Okan Buruk emphasized that the team is ready for the match despite the challenging weather conditions. Buruk said, "We want to win. The wind situation will be important for both teams. Cold, rainy, and windy weather awaits us. We put on our high-sole shoes, we are ready for the match. (Laughing)."