Konyaspor – Galatasaray: Okan Buruk's Tactical Adjustments
Match Overview
Konyaspor – Galatasaray faced off in the 2nd week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. Galatasaray's coach Okan Buruk started the match with three significant changes from the previous lineup against Hatayspor. Derrick Köhn missed the match due to a respiratory infection, while Hakim Ziyech and Kerem Demirbay were also absent from the starting eleven. In their places, Kaan Ayhan, Gabriel Sara, and Kerem Aktürkoloğu took to the field.
Starting Lineups
- Galatasaray: Fernando Muslera, Kaan Ayhan, Victor Nelsson, Abdülkerim Bardakçı, Leo Dubois, Lucas Torreira, Gabriel Sara, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Dries Mertens, Kerem Aktürkoloğu, Mauro Icardi
- Bench: Günay Güvenç, Elias Jelert, Metehan Baltacı, Kerem Demirbay, Berkan Kutlu, Hakim Ziyech, Efe Akman, Yunus Akgün, Yusuf Demir, Michy Batshuayi
Key Insights
Gabriel Sara debuted as a starter, recruited from Norwich City, and alongside Lucas Torreira, made a compelling midfield partnership. The absence of Davinson Sanchez due to injury and Wilfried Zaha, who was permitted leave for transfer discussions, presented challenges for Galatasaray.
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