“We are considering reinforcements to the offensive line”
Okan Buruk said that they want to transfer a versatile player in the offensive zone.
Stating that he had contacts with Argentine football player Mauro Icardi, Buruk said, “We are considering reinforcements to the offensive line. There is a need. If we can find a more versatile player than what we have, Icardi’s name has been mentioned, he is a very important player. We do not know whether he will leave his club or whether he will come to Turkey. “Players with very high salaries. It is a bit difficult to give these salaries in Turkey. There has been no clear development for us about him. We are looking for another player to support us at the front.” made its assessment.
Upon a comment that Kerem Aktürkoğlu is formless, Okan Buruk used the following statements:
“Kerem is very important and valuable for Galatasaray. One of the best players of last season. National player. It will serve both Turkish football and Galatasaray for a long time. Kerem works hard, he does every workout right. He did a good job in the pre-season training camp. The game should not be evaluated only on Kerem. When we become a full team, the performance of the players will increase. I think Kerem’s performance will go even higher.“
What did Okan Buruk say about Bafetimbi Gomis?
Buruk evaluated the performance of Bafetimbi Gomis, the owner of Galatasaray’s 2 goals in 3 games this season, “Gomis scored a great goal. He is a very important player for us as a character. He played a major role in winning 6 points for his team with the critical goals he scored in both matches.‘ he said.
Buruk said that he wants to evaluate Dries Mertens, one of the new signings, as the back of the striker, but if he is physically ready, they can play on the left side as well.
“Nelsson is very happy to be here”
Galatasaray Coach Okan Buruk said that Danish defender Victor Nelsson, whose name is mentioned with Spain’s Sevilla team, is happy in Turkey.
Noting that the transfer of Nelsson to Sevilla was closed, Buruk said:
“The transition period is very difficult. Players coming to you put pressure on the team and in other positions. Sometimes it degrades their performance. When a player’s name is mentioned, the performance of the player playing in that region decreases. Players with a transfer offer want to leave, and when they can’t go, they get demoralized. Hopefully, we will be much more comfortable after the transfer period is over. There was a process with Nelson. He loves Galatasaray very much. Very happy to be here. It gives a lot of importance and value here. Maybe it was tempting for him to play in La Liga, but ‘I’m very happy if I’m here. I love Galatasaray very much.’ said. He’s characterful and decent. He said that after it became clear that he would not have a job, he would be here with 100 percent, do the best and serve the team. She’ll be among us in the coming weeks, recuperated, too.”
Okan Buruk added that their main formation in the matches will be 4-2-3-1, but they can also try different formations in the game.