Okan Buruk: We did it in the Liverpool match.

21.01.2026 21:34

Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk spoke before the match against Atletico Madrid, saying, "We must determine the rhythm of the game. We did it in the Liverpool match. I trust my players. Together with our fans, we will do our best."

Galatasaray will host the Spanish representative Atletico Madrid in the 7th week of the UEFA Champions League. Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk made statements before the match.

''OUR INJURED PLAYERS HAVE RETURNED''

Stating that the injured players have returned to the team, Okan Buruk said, "Our players have returned. Jakobs has also returned. We included him in the squad, we will use him according to the situation. Our injured players have returned. Our team roster has expanded. Our chances for substitutions during the game have increased. We really needed this."

''THE SQUAD WE EXPECTED''

Buruk noted that they are facing Atletico Madrid with the squad they expected, except for one player, saying, "We were expecting Baena, but they are starting with Almada. Other than that, it is the squad we expected. They are a team with a clear playing style, applying high pressing and making a lot of runs behind the defense. There are many things we need to pay attention to."

''WE DID IT IN THE LIVERPOOL MATCH''

Okan Buruk concluded his remarks by saying, "We have gained significant advantages here against every team. The match lasts 90 minutes, and we need to be aware of that. We need to continue in the same way. We have 9 points, and we have a chance to earn 6 more points. If we earn 6 points, we have a chance to chase the top 8. In other scenarios, we have a chance for the top 16 and top 24. We need to play smart. We must determine the rhythm of the game. We did it in the Liverpool match. I trust my players. Together with our fans, we will do our best."