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Okan Buruk finds Osimhen’s replacement, with a special choice for Sporting

From Hürriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk is planning to use Barış Alper Yılmaz as the central striker against Sporting in the Champions League.
  • Victor Osimhen and Mario Lemina are expected to miss at least three weeks, forcing changes to Galatasaray’s attacking and midfield plans.
  • Buruk has held individual meetings with some players whose recent form has drawn criticism as he prepares for the match.

Galatasaray are reshaping their lineup before their Champions League match against Sporting after injuries to Victor Osimhen and Mario Lemina disrupted Okan Buruk’s plans.

Buruk is considering Barış Alper Yılmaz for the center-forward role in Osimhen’s absence. Leroy Sané would play on the left wing, while Yunus Akgün would operate on the right. The plan aims to preserve speed and strengthen Galatasaray’s ability to attack in transition.

Osimhen and Lemina are both expected to remain out for at least three weeks. The coaching staff is still working on a formula to cover Lemina’s absence in midfield, while Buruk has held individual meetings with several players whose recent performances have been questioned.

Galatasaray want to open their Champions League campaign with a victory. Despite the reduced rotation options, Buruk and his staff are working to field their strongest possible starting eleven against Sporting.

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Originally published by Hürriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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