21.10.2025 16:52
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk made statements ahead of the UEFA Champions League match against Bodo/Glimt. Providing information about the injury status of Wifred Singo, Okan Buruk said, "Singo needs at least 2 more weeks to return."
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Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk made statements at a press conference before the Bodo/Glimt match to be played in the 3rd week of the UEFA Champions League.
'WE SHOWED HOW EAGER WE ARE'
Okan Buruk, conveying that they want to win the match, said, "We did not get the result we wanted in Frankfurt, but with the Liverpool match, we showed how eager we are in this championship. We will be on the field with the same concentration and we want to reach 6 points. We will play against a very successful team. We need to prepare well and experience the match well. We are expecting our fans at the match again."
'I HAVEN'T SEEN THEM HAVING TROUBLE'
Stating that the story of each match is different from the previous one, Okan Buruk said, "I haven't seen that Norwegian teams have trouble when they play on real grass away. Every match, every team's story is different. Last year, we only did not beat Tottenham in the Europa League; we also won the first three matches at home. We respect the opponent. Just like the Liverpool match, this match will be the same. Players don't watch Bodo much, everyone watches Liverpool. Teams like us... I mean, since the Turkish League is not watched... They don't know the form of teams like Bodo because they don't watch them much. It will be as important a match for us as the Liverpool match." he stated.
'I'M MAKING VERY DIFFICULT DECISIONS'
The experienced coach, who stated that he is struggling to form the starting 11, said, "Right now we have a very strong squad. It is very difficult for me to make a choice. I am making very difficult decisions. Psychologically, sometimes the decisions you make can be challenging. Because every player wants to play. The names we will bring in from outside the starting 11 are also very important."
'A VERY IMPORTANT FIGURE FOR US'
Praising the team's star player İlkay Gündoğan, Okan Buruk said, "İlkay Gündoğan adapted to us in a short time. He is one of our players who has played the most matches along with Leroy Sane. He made significant efforts to come to Galatasaray. The team he supports... Being here is very different for him. He is living his dream. We have very important players and characters. They also accepted İlkay into their circle very quickly. Thus, İlkay became an important figure for us in a short time. He did not start the season with us, he did not come ready, but his performance improved as he played. We are very happy that he is here."
'THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE STADIUM WILL BE VERY IMPORTANT'
The successful coach also emphasized the importance of the atmosphere created by the fans, saying, "I have been following Bodo Glimt since 2020. They are rising and played in the semi-finals of the Europa League last year. The atmosphere of our stadium will be very important. To create this atmosphere, we first need to play well. 50 thousand people are waiting for us, playing here is very valuable. For some of the opponents, this atmosphere is difficult, while some enjoy playing in such an environment. We will see what happens in the match."
'HE HAS TWO MORE WEEKS'
Regarding the injured Singo, Okan Buruk stated, "Wilfried Singo has at least two more weeks before he returns to the field."
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