16.03.2026 19:50
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk has largely determined his starting eleven for the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Liverpool away. It is expected that there will be changes in the defense due to the absence of Davinson Sanchez, who is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Sacha Boey, who did not start in the first match, is expected to play as right back, while Ismail Jakobs is anticipated to take the left back position. Here are the details...
Galatasaray is preparing to face Liverpool in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, while head coach Okan Buruk's starting 11 has largely been finalized.
ONLY ONE MANDATORY CHANGE IN THE STARTING 11
Galatasaray gained an advantage by winning the first match played in Istanbul 1-0. Before the away match against Liverpool, it is expected that Okan Buruk will make only one mandatory change from the squad in the first match. A change in the defense line will be made in the absence of yellow card suspended Davinson Sanchez.
SACHA BOEY AT RIGHT BACK
It is expected that Uğurcan Çakır will guard the goal in this challenging match. While it is stated that Sacha Boey, who did not start in the first match, will play at right back, Ismail Jakobs is expected to wear the jersey at left back.
LEMINA TO PLAY AS CENTER BACK
In the absence of Davinson Sanchez, it is expected that Okan Buruk will give a chance to Mario Lemina alongside Abdülkerim Bardakcı in the center of defense. With this choice, it has been suggested that a different plan will be implemented in the midfield as well.
SINGO PULLED TO MIDFIELD
According to TRT Spor's news, Wilfried Singo is expected to play in midfield alongside Lucas Torreira. The Ivorian player, who usually plays as a right back and center back, had previously played in midfield during the Juventus match, the Beşiktaş derby, and the final part of the first match against Liverpool. It is expected that Gabriel Sara will wear the jersey in front of Torreira and Singo in midfield.
OSIMHEN IN THE ATTACK LINE
It has been stated that in Galatasaray's attack line, Barış Alper Yılmaz will play on the right wing, Noa Lang on the left wing, and Victor Osimhen as the striker.