22.10.2025 19:20
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk made statements ahead of the UEFA Champions League match against Bodo/Glimt. Buruk noted that the experienced player was injured during training, saying, "Ilkay Gündoğan experienced a strain in his hamstring while taking a set piece in the last training session."
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk made statements before the Bodo/Glimt match, which will be played in the 3rd match week of the UEFA Champions League.
''WE NEED TO WIN''
Evaluating before the match, Okan Buruk said, "Of course, the 3 points we gained in the previous match against Liverpool are something we dream about here. The primary goal of all teams is to be in the top 8, 16, or 24. That is our goal as well. We are heading into a critical match. Winning will give us a significant advantage. We need to win to make the 3 points from the Liverpool match meaningful. Our opponent is a good team. They are successful in their own league as well. There is no need to elaborate, they are a team we need to take seriously. We need to prepare very seriously."
''THERE WAS A STRAIN WHILE TAKING A SET PIECE''
Speaking about İlkay Gündoğan's injury, Okan Buruk said, "We have 5 changes compared to the last match. İlkay had an injury yesterday. That upset us. İlkay Gündoğan had a strain in his calf while taking a set piece in the last training session. That's why he is out. His situation will become clear in the coming days. Singo has an injury. Apart from that, all our players are ready. There is no reason for us not to win by combining our strength with our fans at home. Therefore, we are focused on winning."