06.11.2026 14:00
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk is preparing to make changes to his starting XI ahead of the Amedspor match. It has been claimed that the experienced coach plans to rest Yunus Akgün and Barış Alper Yılmaz and give Leroy Sané and Rafael Leão a chance to play in their places.
Galatasaray will face Amedspor at home tomorrow in the 11th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. It was stated that technical director Okan Buruk plans to rotate in the starting 11 considering the intense match schedule for the yellow-and-reds. The changes the experienced coach will make, especially in the attacking line, drew attention.
YUNUS AND BARIŞ ON THE BENCH, LEAO AND SANE ON THE FIELD
According to a report by Sabah newspaper, Okan Buruk is considering resting Yunus Akgün and Barış Alper Yılmaz in the Amedspor match. The experienced coach is expected to give Leroy Sane and Rafael Leao a starting 11 role instead of these two players. Thus, it was stated that a significant change could occur in the yellow-and-reds' attacking line.
A CHANGE IS ALSO EXPECTED IN MIDFIELD
It was stated that Okan Buruk's rotation plan will not be limited to the attacking line only. It was reported that Gabriel Sara could take the field in the starting 11 instead of Mario Lemina or Lucas Torreira. However, it has not yet become clear which player will be rested in the yellow-and-reds' midfield.
SINGO WILL TAKE ON THE RIGHT-BACK ROLE
In the report, it was stated that Galatasaray could also make a change in the defensive line. It was noted that Wilfried Singo is expected to play as a right-back in the Amedspor match. Okan Buruk is expected to make his final decision after his pre-match assessments.