Galatasaray Technical Director Okan Buruk made some remarkable statements before the Netherlands-Turkey match to be played in EURO 2024. Here are the statements Okan Buruk made to TRT Spor:
Headlines from Okan Buruk’s Statements:
- Kaan and Kerem’s Performance
- Fighting Power and Youth of the Team
- Tactical Evaluations and Player Performances
- Preparations and Key Points for the Netherlands Match
- Baris Alper and Ferdi’s Potential
- Criticism Towards Merih Demiral
Kaan and Kerem’s Performance
“Kaan does important things on and off the field. Kerem was one of the best in the Portugal match. I am here to support the national team, they deserve support.”
Fighting Power and Youth of the Team
“It is important for such a young team to see the quarter-finals, it is important for the future. We have a good squad and the fight in the last match was magnificent. We scored goals in important minutes. It will be important for our fighting power to be high again today.”
Tactical Evaluations and Player Performances
“It was important for Kaan to return to the back three. We were surprised by the opponent there with the formation. Barış will probably start in the centre but he and Arda always change places.”
Preparations and Key Points for the Netherlands Match
“Kenan was far below his performance, we expected more from him. We have a rest Hakan. Holland is a very important team in terms of name. We need to play an intelligent match. We will care about them but we need to play without fear.”
Baris Alper and Ferdi’s Potential
“The performance of Barış Alper and Ferdi is before the eyes of the whole world. Not only Galatasaray’s players but also Fenerbahçe’s players may receive important offers. These are important developments for Turkish football.”
Criticism Towards Merih Demiral
“There is an incredible penalty given to Merih. Of course Samet is returning but just when the defense was settling down with the Abdulkerim-Meri line, a meaningless penalty was given to Merih.”
