11.03.2025 09:30
The situation of Dries Mertens, who has started on the bench in the last three league matches for Galatasaray, has become a topic of curiosity. The reason why the Belgian star has not been playing has finally been revealed. It was stated that Mertens' absence from the game was due to a tactical decision. It was expressed that head coach Okan Buruk decided against putting the star player on the field, thinking that Mertens might be weak defensively, especially with the score being favorable.
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It caught attention that Dries Mertens, who started the last 3 league matches on the bench at Super Lig giant Galatasaray, suddenly turned into a substitute player.
THE REASON HE DIDN'T PLAY HAS EMERGED
The reason Mertens did not play has come to light. According to a report by Milliyet, Mertens became a tactical victim. Mertens, who was sent to warm up in the 47th minute of the match against Alanyaspor, was not brought into the game as consecutive goals were scored.
It was stated that Okan Buruk decided not to put the star player on the field because he thought Mertens might be weak defensively, given the scoreline.
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