Osimhen is back in training, the call is Buruk's
Victor Osimhen trained partly with the team (4). He has largely overcome his injury, and the final decision on whether he plays against Kasimpasa on Friday is coach Buruk's (2). The expectation is limited minutes, not a full start (2).
Your team's attack looks different with him in it. Friday, 19:00 CEST, at home (7).
Sane's spot is under review
Leroy Sane's performances have drawn criticism, and the board is now looking at alternatives to him (9). One of those names plays in the Premier League (6). Nothing signed, nothing decided.
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Van Dijk on the January list
Galatasaray want a centre-back in the winter window and Virgil van Dijk is the target (1). İlkay Gündoğan is part of the plan for getting the deal done (1). It is January work, not a done thing.
Ismaila Sarr talks continue
Galatasaray's pursuit of Ismaila Sarr is still going (3). No agreement has been reached (3).
Kasimpasa, then Barcelona
Kasimpasa at home on Friday (8). Barcelona at home in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 13 (7). Genclerbirligi away on Saturday, October 17.
You sit second on 13 points from six games, +3 goal difference. Last time out was Trabzonspor 4–0 Galatasaray, so Friday is about getting back on your feet.
Fan reactions
Fans are talking about Osimhen and Singo returning to training, and the mood is largely about what that means for the Barcelona game. A Dan Wilson appearance on TheGalatasarayShow has people weighing whether Galatasaray have any chance against Barcelona. Away fans are sorting out pubs too, with one thread asking where to watch Galatasaray vs Lille in Munich on 21 October.
