Galatasaray faces Gençlerbirliği as Okan Buruk reaches 150 league matches

League leaders Galatasaray are set to face Gençlerbirliği in the 8th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig at Eryaman Stadium. The match marks a significant milestone for Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk, who will be preparing for his 150th league game with the club. Buruk, who holds the record for the highest winning percentage in Süper Lig history, aims to bounce back from a recent 4-1 defeat against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.

Galatasaray will be missing key players Lucas Torreira and Lesley Ugochukwu due to red card suspensions, as well as Wilfried Singo, who is sidelined with an injury. Expected tactical changes include Mario Lemina replacing Torreira in midfield and Leroy Sane returning to the starting lineup.

Gençlerbirliği, currently in 13th place with 8 points, enters the match under the management of Bernd Storck. The team has struggled recently, failing to secure a victory in their last five matches. Their last league win against Galatasaray dates back to 2018.