14.02.2025 09:40
Galatasaray suffered a heavy defeat of 4-1 against AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League play-off round. Following this result, calls for "Okan Buruk to resign" rose on social media. Galatasaray fans expressed harsh criticism towards head coach Okan Buruk and the management after the defeat.
Galatasaray lost to AZ Alkmaar with a heavy defeat of 4-1 in the UEFA Europa League play-off round. Following this result, calls for 'Okan Buruk to resign' rose on social media and among fans. The future of the experienced coach is now a big question mark. So, will Okan Buruk really resign? Here are the details and speculations after the match.
In the first match of the UEFA Europa League play-off round played on February 13, 2025, Galatasaray suffered a heavy defeat of 4-1 against AZ Alkmaar away from home. This unexpected loss during the match mobilized Galatasaray fans on social media, and comments about "Okan Buruk to resign" quickly became a trending topic. So, did Okan Buruk really resign? Here are the details…
What Happened in the AZ Alkmaar vs Galatasaray Match?
Galatasaray was heading into an important match in the UEFA Europa League play-off round. However, in the AZ Alkmaar match that took place on Thursday, February 13, the yellow-reds unexpectedly left the field with a 4-1 defeat. While the superior performance of the winning side drew attention throughout the match, Galatasaray's quality of play and defensive errors attracted the fans' reactions.
Reactions to Okan Buruk on Social Media
After the match, Galatasaray fans on social media platforms harshly criticized the team's head coach, Okan Buruk. The hashtag "Okan Buruk resign" became a trend on social media platforms like Twitter. Fans reacted to the poor performance of the team following the 4-1 defeat and Buruk's strategies.
Some fans stated that Buruk should resign, while others criticized not only Buruk but also the Galatasaray management. Most of the reactions focused on Galatasaray's unsuccessful performance in Europe, while some comments included harsh criticisms directed at the players.
On the X platform, the hashtag "okanburukistifa" quickly rose to the top of the trending topics in Turkey.
Comments and Reactions from Fans:
"Okan Buruk should resign; this mindset cannot continue until the end of the season."
"I have never seen such a crushing defeat in my life; this disgrace is unacceptable. Okan Buruk should resign."
"I am ashamed to be a Galatasaray fan; this failure in Europe is unacceptable. Both Okan Buruk and the management should resign."
Some fans pointed out that if Buruk continues in his position, it would pose a significant problem for the future of the team. The comments made on social media showed that fans are quite sensitive to the failure in the Europa League.
Okan Buruk's Post-Match Statements Are Awaited
After the match, the statements that Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk will make are eagerly awaited by fans and the football community. Buruk's response following the 4-1 defeat may provide important clues about the future of the team and steps regarding the management.