Muriqi speaks before the derby: I see us one step ahead

In Week 9 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will meet at RAMS Park on Monday, October 26, at 21:30. Before the match, Vedat Muriqi, one of the yellow-navy blue team's strikers, shared his views on the derby with beIN SPORTS.

Muriqi said the draw in the Champions League earlier in the week was unfortunate for the team. He said they wanted to win that match in front of their own fans, and he described the result as a case of bad luck. Muriqi stressed that the team has prepared for the derby as it does for every match.

The player also commented on the tactical expectations of head coach İsmail Kartal. Muriqi believes the team has the ability, experience and quality to carry out those instructions on the pitch. He said Kartal wants the players to be themselves in the derby, and that the team has taken a clear approach to this.

Muriqi believes the squad's large amount of big-match experience gives them an important advantage before the derby. For this reason, he said he sees themselves one step ahead of their rivals before stepping onto the pitch. The derby is among the most watched matches in Turkish football, and both teams will take the field looking to close the gap in the table.