25.10.2026 22:41
Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk has largely determined the starting XI for the Fenerbahçe derby. Okan Buruk will change only one player from the starting XI against Lille. Here are the details...
In the 9th week of the Trendyol Super Lig, Galatasaray, who will host arch-rival Fenerbahçe at home, head coach Okan Buruk has largely finalized the starting XI for the giant match. The experienced coach, who does not want to disrupt the squad from the Lille match played in the Champions League, will make only one move in the starting XI.
DEFENSE LINE UNCHANGED
Okan Buruk, who will continue to assign Uğurcan Çakır in goal, will not disrupt the defensive setup. The quartet of Roland Sallai at right-back, Davinson Sanchez and Abdülkerim Bardakcı in the center-back line, and Ismail Jakobs at left-back will again be on the field in the derby.
LEMINA MOVE IN MIDFIELD
The experienced coach will make his only change compared to the Lille match in the midfield setup. Preparing to move Gabriel Sara to the bench, Buruk will slot Mario Lemina alongside Lucas Torreira in midfield.
NAMES IN THE ATTACK LINE
In the attack line, Yunus Akgün and Barış Alper Yılmaz will play on the wings, while Aleksey Batrakov will play in the number 10 position. The yellow-red team's most important goalscoring force will again be Victor Osimhen.