Striking Galatasaray commentary from Rıdvan Dilmen: 'They spent a lot of money, but...'

Examining Galatasaray ahead of the 2025-2026 season, Rıdvan Dilmen assessed the yellow-red team's transfer strategy and squad structure. Dilmen stated that while Galatasaray has made significant expenditures on transfers this season, these investments have been accurate.

"Galatasaray has moved away from the crowded transfers they made over the last two years. They spent a lot of money, but they brought in the right players. We can almost recite Galatasaray's ideal starting eleven by heart. I can say that the team has maintained its strong squad and the players look quite fit and energetic ahead of the season."

SQUAD PREDICTION FROM RIDVAN DİLMEN FOR THE GAZİANTEP FK MATCH

Rıdvan Dilmen also revealed the probable starting eleven that Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk will field against Gaziantep FK. Dilmen predicted that Buruk would take the field in the challenging away match with the following squad: "Günay, Sallai, Davinson, Abdülkerim, Jakobs, Torreira, Lemina, Sara, Sane, Yunus Akgün, Barış Alper." He also added that Kaan Ayhan could play in place of Sallai, and Eren Elmalı could play in place of Jakobs.

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