In the 5th week of the Süper Lig, Galatasaray defeated Kocaelispor 1-0 at home and finished the week as the leader. After the match, former footballer and commentator Nihat Kahveci evaluated the performance of the yellow-red team on the Kontraspor YouTube broadcast.
Drawing attention to Galatasaray's defensive performance, Kahveci stated that the team looked more balanced this time. Noting that the score could have been different, Kahveci also expressed that Kocaelispor would be a difficult opponent for big teams, especially with their home atmosphere.
Evaluating Deniz Gül's performance at Galatasaray, Kahveci stated that the young player passed a good test with his fighting spirit, even though he committed some unnecessary fouls. Emphasizing that it is not easy to play in place of Osimhen, Kahveci commented on Deniz Gül, saying, "He passed the test with an 8 out of 10 in his first official match."
Touching on Barış Alper Yılmaz's form, Kahveci argued that the player has not been able to make the expected breakthrough despite being tried in different positions. Kahveci used the expressions, "Playing him on the right, on the left, or as a forward isn't working. Then right-back, left-back, and finally he is heading towards sitting on the bench."
Nihat Kahveci's harshest criticism was directed at head coach Okan Buruk. Drawing attention to Buruk's words on the sidelines, Kahveci said, "Coach, all the cameras are recording. Everyone has a phone, a camera now. Please, watch what comes out of your mouth."
Stating that he has defended Okan Buruk in many periods but wanted to express his discomfort on this issue, Kahveci conveyed his reaction with the words, "I am the one who defends him even when everyone says 'resign.' But I don't want to hear swearing or curses coming from Okan Buruk's mouth in every match."
News Source: 12punto
