Okan Buruk has determined the starting 11 for the Beşiktaş derby
Galatasaray, currently at the top of the league with 72 points, is preparing for the Beşiktaş derby to be played in the 28th week of the Süper Lig. Head coach Okan Buruk has largely finalized the squad he will field.
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Having bid farewell to two competitions after losing 4-1 to Sparta Prague in the Europa League and falling to Fatih Karagümrük at home in the Ziraat Turkish Cup, Galatasaray has turned its full attention to the league.
The sole goal for the yellow-reds is to leave the Beşiktaş away match with three points and maintain their lead. It has been stated that head coach Okan Buruk has largely determined the starting 11 for this match.
According to a report by TRT Spor, Fernando Muslera will guard Galatasaray's goal. In the center-back line, Abdülkerim Bardakçı's partner will be either Davinson Sanchez or Victor Nelsson.
It is noted that Derrick Köhn is expected to play at left-back, with Kaan Ayhan on the right. Lucas Torreira and Kerem Demirbay will feature in the center of the midfield. Kerem Aktürkoğlu will be on the left wing, and Barış Alper will be on the right.
Dries Mertens will serve behind the striker. It has been learned that Mauro Icardi, who felt pain after a knock in the final training session, is in good condition. The Argentine footballer will be Galatasaray's biggest attacking weapon in the derby.