10.10.2026 11:00
After the match in which Galatasaray defeated Kasımpaşa 3-1, İlkay Gündoğan's remarks drew attention. Asked whether he was ready for the Barcelona match, the star footballer replied, "I'm not playing, so why would I be ready?" The remarks of the experienced player, who has played only 11 minutes in the yellow-red jersey this season, were interpreted as a jab at Okan Buruk.
In the 7th week of the Trendyol Super League, Galatasaray defeated Kasımpaşa 3-1 at home. After the match played at RAMS Park, there was a notable exchange between the yellow-red team's star footballer İlkay Gündoğan and members of the press.
As he was leaving the stadium, a journalist approached the experienced footballer, reminded him of the upcoming Barcelona match, and asked, "Are you ready for the Barcelona match?"
"I'M NOT PLAYING, SO WHY WOULD I BE READY?"
İlkay Gündoğan smiled and replied to the question directed at him, "I'm not playing, so why would I be ready?" After these words, the star footballer continued on his way, and the exchange was captured by cameras.
HE HAS PLAYED ONLY 11 MINUTES THIS SEASON
İlkay Gündoğan, who has not been able to find the playing time he wanted at Galatasaray this season, has so far appeared in only 2 matches and has stayed on the pitch for a total of 11 minutes. The 35-year-old footballer, who also spent the Kasımpaşa match on the bench, saw his words before the Barcelona match interpreted as a dig at head coach Okan Buruk. Galatasaray will host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, October 13. Whether İlkay Gündoğan will play against his former team has not yet been clarified.