Galatasaray’s Coach Okan Buruk, who drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the seventh week of the UEFA Champions League, spoke after the match.
“WE COULD EVEN CONSIDER THE TOP 8”
Referring to the missed goal opportunity in the last moments of the match, Okan Buruk said, “It is a very clear position at 90+4, we would have finished the match. If we won, we could even think about 12 points and the top 8. Now we are thinking about the top 16, we think we are largely in the top 24. I thought 9 points could get us into the top 24, I guess 10 points and we will be in the top 24.” he said.
“WE ARE HAPPY TO GET THIS POINT”
Emphasizing the importance of a point, Buruk said, “We did good things in the moments when we had the ball, in the moments when we went behind the ball. The pressure started to tire the team in the second half. After Gabriel Sara entered, the game became more balanced. A chance to win came, but it did not happen. The draw was also very important, we are happy to get this point.” he said.
TRANSFER DESCRIPTION
“Transfer negotiations are ongoing. ‘Can’t you go and find a player?’ It can be tried, but it is difficult to bring it here in January.
We find young players, but their first target is the Premier League. In general, young and good players, elite players, can see Türkiye as a career decline.
Being able to continue in the Champions League is a very important factor, this will help us. “We will make a transfer.”
‘OSİMHEN’S ARRIVAL WAS POSITIVELY REFLECTED’
“The arrival of Victor Osimhen, his willingness to come, reflected positively on the team. Victor Osimhen’s return is very important for us. It is very different with Osimhen and without Osimhen. I do not mean just in terms of scoring goals. There is pressure in the game, the second balls he chases. We also get efficiency from Icardi, he scores a lot of goals. Of course, Osimhen’s arrival had a positive reflection.”
