17.01.2026 20:00
In the 18th week of the league, what caught the attention of the fans before the match where Galatasaray hosted Gaziantep FK was the weakness of the bench. Despite the star players in the starting eleven, the lack and weakness of the substitutes led to intense criticism from the fans. The fans heavily criticized their management for being late in transfers.
Leader Galatasaray hosted Gaziantep FK, managed by Burak Yılmaz, at their home in the 18th week of the Trendyol Super League.
THE WEAKNESS OF THE BENCH BECAME A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
The rebellion of Galatasaray fans marked the challenging match. Fans who saw Uğurcan, Sallai, Sanchez, Abdülkerim, Eren Elmalı, Lemina, İlkay, Yunus Akgün, Barış Alper, Sane, and Icardi in the starting 11 criticized their management for being late in transfers, pointing out the weakness and lack of the bench. In the comments made, heavy expressions were used, stating, "There is a great starting 11, but none of the players on the bench can play in this team."
Here is Galatasaray's bench in the match against Gaziantep FK:
- Batuhan Şen
- Günay Güvenç
- Kaan Ayhan
- Yusuf Demir
- Cihan Akgün
- Ahmed Kutucu
- Eyüp Can Karasu
- Kazımcan Karataş
- Dağhan Kahraman