Galatasaray's coach assigned Batshuayi, who scored a goal after coming on as a substitute in the Bodrum match, in the first 11. While Osimhen and Batshuayi played together for 65 minutes, a 3-man formation was preferred in defense. Coach Okan, who took risks against a young and dynamic team like AZ Alkmaar, did not switch to a 4-man defense despite removing Batshuayi in the continuation of the match. Ziyech and Mertens duo played behind Osimhen. Cim Bom also created positions and even scored a goal. But he was caught offside. Abdülkerim's header hit the post in the 74th minute.
6 YOUNG NAMES IN THE CUT
Okan Buruk, who preferred the 4-2-3-1 system in the last 2 matches in the league but did not give up the double striker formation in Europe, could not win in return for the high risk, but at least left the difficult away game with 1 point. On the other hand, in the absence of names such as İcardi, Jakobs, Kaan Ayhan and Sallai, there were 6 young names from the infrastructure in Galatasaray's bench. These players are as follows: Metehan Baltacı (22), Ali Yeşilyurt (19), Yalın Dilek (18), Kadir Subaşı (18), Berat Luş (17), Efe Akman (18). Metehan replaced Nelsson in the second half.
ABDULKERIM IS Stuck On The Pole
Abdülkerim Bardakçı, who has 2 goals in the Super League this season, came very close to scoring the net against AZ Alkmaar. In the 74th minute, Abulkerim, who made a very elegant header on Sara's cross, got stuck on the side post. The national football player, who did his best in defense, made critical moves. The successful defender played in all matches in the league this season and appeared in the first 11 in 5 matches in the Europa League.
SIEGE FROM THE FANS!
While AFAS Stadium had a capacity of approximately 1,000 people for Galatasaray fans, the number of Yellow-Red spectators watching the match was much higher. It was noteworthy that there were many Galatasaray football fans in different parts of the stadium. Galatasaray fans, who gave great support to Cim Bom for 90 minutes, faced disproportionate intervention from the Dutch police before the match. A fight broke out between the Yellow-Reds and AZ Alkmaar fans gathered on Paardenmarkt Street in Alkmaar. The police's harsh intervention with batons drew reaction. The events calmed down before they reached serious levels.
