The second half is more difficult

Galatasaray could not start the match well against Hatayspor. In fact, he could not perform the game he wanted in the first 45 minutes. Apparently the preparation process for the match was below average. The point difference being 8 points and the Europa League match to be played on Tuesday caused the necessary motivation not to be provided before the Hatayspor match. Football is a serious game. Championships consist of moments where the seriousness is not lost.

In such matches, taking advantage of substitute players is an opportunity to increase the jersey competition. However, this season, such opportunities were generally not taken advantage of.

Perhaps the weakest point of 2024-2025 Galatasaray, It may be that large staff cannot be used. The contribution Okan Buruk received from the substitute players in the last 2 seasons was very critical on the path to success. This season, the burden on the same players is too much. Therefore, substitute contribution was required at the point where the main players stood against Hatayspor.

The hardworking name of the day was Osimhen. The star striker was always in the game and willing. There was a problem accompanying Osimhen. Yunus was also willing, but he made wrong choices from time to time in his final passes.

The risk Okan Buruk took in the second half was rewarded and the game ended in Hatayspor’s half.

Even though it was a long time after the draw, there was no victory.

Hatayspor should also be congratulated. Getting points from Galatasaray will be a great moral reference for the rest of the league. In his first match, Murat Şahin and his team got what they wanted against the record-breaking team that was the champion of the last two seasons.

If the yellow-reds lose one more point before the match against Fenerbahçe on February 23, then the roles in the league may be rewritten.

On the one hand, it is certain that the yellow-reds, who want to continue their way in the Europa League, are waiting for a second half that is more difficult than the first half.

Evren Göz – Haber7