06.03.2026 15:35
Before the Beşiktaş derby at Galatasaray, the technical staff and management intervened. In meetings focused on the players' concentration on the Liverpool match, it was reminded that the priority is the Beşiktaş derby. The players were informed that there is a very important match against Beşiktaş in the championship race and that it is too early to think about the Liverpool match.
Before the Beşiktaş derby at Galatasaray, the technical staff and management intervened. With some players focusing on the Liverpool match, a sort of "strict management" was declared in Kemerburgaz.
CLEAR MESSAGE FROM OKAN BURUK
It was learned that head coach Okan Buruk and the managers held meetings with the players. In these discussions, it was clearly reminded to the players that the priority is the Beşiktaş derby.
The yellow-red management and technical staff conveyed the message to the players, "You are all talking about the Liverpool match, but first we have a derby in the league. We have a very important match against Beşiktaş on the road to the championship. It is too early to talk about Liverpool. We will think about that match after we get past the derby."
DOLMABAHÇE WARNING
During the meetings, attention was drawn to the successful results Beşiktaş has achieved at Dolmabahçe. It was stated that the yellow-red officials warned the players by reminding them of the form the black-and-whites have caught in recent weeks.
It was learned that the Galatasaray side told the players, "Beşiktaş has achieved good results against us even in their tough times at home. They can be much more effective with the support of their fans. We must think about the league first and get through the derby without any losses. If we achieve this morale, we will be much better prepared for the Liverpool match."