Galatasaray: Barış Alper and Leao under health watch, Singo on the bench

Galatasaray's health situations are being closely monitored ahead of the Fenerbahçe derby. Barış Alper Yılmaz, who has played in 11 matches since the start of the season, was rested after his pain increased following the Lille match. It is reported that the winger, who has stood out with his performance on the left flank, will remain under close observation until match day, and that his chances of getting minutes have increased.

Head coach Okan Buruk is considering setting up the attacking line for the derby in a similar way to the Lille match. Under the plan, Barış, Batrakov and Yunus will play alongside Osimhen at the tip of the attack.

Leao, who missed the match against Göztepe due to injury, trained with the squad on the pitch and worked separately from the team. It is reported that the Portuguese winger wants to play in the derby and has conveyed this wish to his coach. It was noted that the medical staff will assess the risks, and if there are no problems, Leao's chances of playing will improve.

Wilfried Singo, who has fully recovered from his injury, also wants to be involved in the derby. However, it has been learned that Singo will start on the bench for now, as Sallai, who played well in the away match at Lille, is ahead of him. It is reported that Buruk plans to use Singo not only at right-back but also as a centre-back and in midfield.