01.03.2026 00:11
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk answered the question of whether they would apply for the postponement of the Beşiktaş derby. The experienced coach stated that they had no requests, saying, "We have not made any requests regarding the Beşiktaş match. We will go out and play."
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk made statements after the 3-1 victory against Corendon Alanyaspor. The experienced coach answered a question about whether they would apply for the postponement of the upcoming Beşiktaş derby.
''WE HAVE NO REQUEST, WE WILL GO OUT AND PLAY''
Responding to the question, "Is there going to be a request regarding the postponement of the Beşiktaş match?" Okan Buruk said, "I am not aware of this. The league schedule is also clear. The Göztepe match is postponed because it coincides with the national team, and it is unclear where that match will be placed. We have not made a request regarding the Beşiktaş match. We will go out and play."
WHEN IS THE DERBY?
The challenging derby, where Beşiktaş will host the leader Galatasaray at their home, will start on March 7, Saturday, at 20:00.