Okan Buruk Names His Starting XI for the Derby

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has largely finalized the starting XI for the Fenerbahçe derby, which will be played in Week 9 of the Trendyol Süper Lig. The only change in midfield from the side that played Lille is expected to stand out.

It has been reported that Buruk plans to give Mario Lemina a start in place of Gabriel Sara. The Gabonese player's midfield partner will be Lucas Torreira.

Uğurcan Çakır is expected to start in goal. In defence, Roland Sallai, Davinson Sanchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı and Ismail Jakobs are expected to feature. Buruk is reportedly inclined to keep stability in this line.

In attack, Yunus Akgün is expected to play on the right wing and Barış Alper Yılmaz on the left. Aleksey Batrakov is planned to take the number 10 role, while the furthest forward option will be Victor Osimhen.