Okan Buruk: No Excuses for the Stuttgart Match

Galatasaray will host German side Stuttgart in the fourth matchday of the UEFA Champions League. The match will kick off on Tuesday, November 3, at 20:45 at RAMS Park. Head coach Okan Buruk assessed the opponent at the pre-match press conference.

Buruk said Stuttgart are not where they want to be in the league, having suffered five defeats, and that they rose to 9 points after winning their last match. He noted that they are in good shape in the Champions League with 7 points. He said the opponent played very bravely against Leverkusen, created many chances and were good in attack, but left gaps in defense.

Buruk said Galatasaray have four important players on the wings, all of whom are fit to play, and that they will make the final decision on match day. He said he is happy with the performances of Ilkay and Leroy, that there is competition in the squad, and that playing times may change.

Asked about the resignations of Metin Öztürk and Abdullah Kavukcu, Buruk said their focus is on the match. He said the decision will be made by the president, stressed that this match is very important, and said there is no excuse for himself or his players.