20.10.2026 15:01
In the Champions League, Alexandro at Lille, who will face Galatasaray, challenged Victor Osimhen. The Brazilian defender said, "Tomorrow it will be a bit like a battle between the two of us," while head coach Davide Ancelotti said they want to beat the yellow-and-reds. Ancelotti announced that national goalkeeper Berke Özer will play in the starting XI against Galatasaray.
In the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray is preparing to face French representative Lille away. At the press conference held before the critical match, Lille Head Coach Davide Ancelotti and defender Alexandro made striking statements regarding the yellow-and-red team.
HE ISSUED A CHALLENGE TO OSIMHEN: TOMORROW WILL BE A BATTLE
Alexandro, touching on the battle he will have with Galatasaray's star striker Victor Osimhen, stated that stopping the Nigerian footballer would not be easy. The Brazilian defender said, "Yes, I will play against Osimhen. It will be a difficult match for us. Tomorrow it will be somewhat like a battle between the two of us." Also drawing attention to Galatasaray's attacking power, Alexandro said, "We know Galatasaray very well. We are aware of their performances. They are a team that creates a lot of danger. If we play together against this danger, we can resist."
ANCELOTTI: WE WANT TO BEAT GALATASARAY
Lille Head Coach Davide Ancelotti, on the other hand, emphasized that they need to start collecting points in the Champions League. The Italian coach said, "I feel positive emotions. It is time to collect points in the Champions League now. If you get points, you advance to the next round. Our goal, of course, is to play a competitive match against Galatasaray and collect points." Stating that their goals have not changed despite the absences in his team, Ancelotti put forward his claim with the words, "If there are absences, there is also a solution. The path I want to take is very clear: to be self-confident and we want to beat Galatasaray."
BERKE ÖZER ANNOUNCED HIS DECISION
The performance of national goalkeeper Berke Özer also came up at the press conference. Expressing his confidence in Berke, Ancelotti said, "Berke is our number 1 player. He is a very important player for our team. He has the trust of his teammates, and I trust him very much as well. He will be ready against Galatasaray, he will play." Alexandro also stated that Berke Özer has shown significant development since the day he joined Lille and said that the national goalkeeper contributes greatly to the team.
ABSENCES AT LILLE ARE A CAUSE FOR CONCERN
Stating that they have different options in attack alongside Olivier Giroud against Galatasaray, Ancelotti named Gaetan Perrin.
Touching also on the absence of Tiago Santos, the Italian coach said that he would have to make changes in the starting 11 due to the absences. Ancelotti stated that they see the fans' support as an advantage and that they aim to display a dynamic and creative game against Galatasaray.