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Created Date: January 20, 2026 12:16
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk made a statement before the Atletico Madrid match, which they will play in the UEFA Champions League tomorrow evening.
Galatasaray Coach Okan Buruk made a statement together with his player Lucas Torreira at the press conference held before the Atletico Madrid match.
“WE WANT TO WIN BY GIVING OUR MAXIMUM”
“I will first start with my condolences for the 40 people who died in the train accident in Spain.
An important match to get into the top 24 in the Champions League. A match where we can say that we are here is very important in terms of points. The matches we played at home have been included in Galatasaray’s history for many years, it is a great chance.
With Simeone, who has been at the head of the team for 15 years, there are different games, different players and a team focused on winning. We want to win by giving our maximum. We are going to a critical match. “I have great confidence in my players.”
LATEST SITUATION IN OSIMHEN, JAKOBS, SARA, SINGO AND ARDA
“Osimhen joined the squad, went to training. He showed his concentration, it was a good training. Jakobs will be with us tomorrow morning, he will be in the squad. Sara will try herself, our plan is to include her in the squad. Singo will not be in the squad. Arda has an injury. However, our squad has become a little more crowded. It has been a morale boost for all of us, especially for me.”
THIS IS A PERIOD WHERE WE NEED TO BE TOGETHER MORE”
“We have been champions for 3 years, expectations are high. We make mistakes and make mistakes. People can make mistakes. Galatasaray players and technical staff are giving everything, our fans can be sure. This is a period when we need to be together more.
Since Galatasaray has been champion for the last 3 years, we need to see what is happening off the field so that it does not become champion this year as well. We focused on the transfer, but we also need to focus on those on the field. Let’s support our players every minute. You can play badly at the beginning of the match, then you can play well. Galatasaray fans have always promoted their players. “Tomorrow is the day to show what kind of stadium, what kind of atmosphere, what kind of club we are.”
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“BOTH ME AND MY PLAYERS ARE READY!”
“There are some matches, the technical team does not need to prepare the team psychologically. The Atletico Madrid match is one of them. You will train well, make tactical preparations, explain your analysis in the most accurate way, do your on-field work with high concentration, but after such a chance comes to the player, there is no mental preparation… I do not see this in the team. Everyone is very ready for this match. They showed this clearly in the work we did in yesterday’s training. It was a training that made me happy. Today it will be a shorter and more dynamic training. Both me and my players are ready. “The whole world is affected by the atmosphere, and the opposing teams are also affected. We have to perform on the field for this atmosphere. I have great confidence in my players.”
“SINGO IS NOT THE FIRST FOOTBALL PLAYER IN THE WORLD TO BE INJURED!”
“Uğurcan will be in training today, he had an illness. Hodja Yener will explain Singo’s situation to you. Singo is not the first football player in the world to be injured. The important thing is to return him at the right time. He will return as soon as possible. I think that injury will not happen again.”
TORREIRA: “WHEN I GO, YOU WILL HEAR IT FROM MY MOUTH”
There was a lot of talk about my future. I always spoke from my heart. I wore the jersey with dedication. I had health problems with my father. I couldn’t concentrate enough on the team. I would like to thank Okan and the fans. Right now I want to concentrate on Galatasaray. We know we are going through an important part of the season. You will hear it from my mouth when I go. As long as I’m here, I will give my all on the field. The most important thing is to stay calm, be united and focus on Galatasaray’s successes. No player is ahead of Galatasaray. I’m trying to be transparent. I always want to experience good things with the people around me. I don’t like making things up. I am very happy to be in Galatasaray. We lifted many trophies. I am very happy with my teacher. I expect it to be understood that I have been playing in Europe for a long time. My father is not going through a very good time in terms of health either. Beyond football, I am a son. When I’m going to go, I say ‘I want to go’. “I’m in love with this team.”
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