Italiano: Galatasaray is the best team in the league

Beşiktaş beat Gençlerbirliği 3-0 in Week 11 of the Trendyol Süper Lig. After the match, head coach Vincenzo Italiano made notable comments about the Galatasaray derby. Italiano described Galatasaray as the best team in the league.

Speaking about the tough matches ahead after the international break, Italiano said the opponent is still a hungry team and a match they must win. He stressed the need to come prepared in the best possible way against a team that has won the title four seasons in a row. He also reminded that the club has entered the season with new players, a new head coach and a new idea.

Italiano said they controlled their energy well against Gençlerbirliği and noted that playing matches on Thursdays and Sundays had tired the players. He praised Leandro Trossard, who did excellent work in midfield, pointing out that he provided the assist for all three goals. Italiano said Trossard wants to work more in that role.

Italiano also reviewed the points dropped against Kasımpaşa and Celtic. He said Kasımpaşa are in good form and a team that limits its opponents well. About Celtic, he said they played well for 70 minutes but could have done more. Admitting there is a problem with their away performances, Italiano said they are working on it and will fix it.