Stating that he dreamed of playing in the Champions League, Okan Buruk said, “I started playing for Galatasaray in the 1991/92 season and made my debut in the Champions League in the following years. My dream as a coach was to win the domestic championship for the first time after coming to Galatasaray.” “We always dreamed that we would win the championship and play in the Champions League next season,” he said.
“WHEN I HEAR THE ANTHEM, I GET GOOSHYPSK”
Commenting on the Champions League music, Buruk said, “I get goosebumps when I hear the anthem. Seeing the stars on the ball excites me, even as a coach. And of course, the quality of the matches is incredibly high. The stages are magnificent. The referees are magnificent. The football players are magnificent. ‘Champions League’ “Even when we say this, it really excites us,” he said.
“GALATASARAY IS A BRAND THAT SUITS THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE VERY MUCH”
Saying that Galatasaray suits the Champions League very well, the experienced coach said, “Galatasaray has many fans not only in Turkey but also abroad. In this respect, Galatasaray is a brand that suits the Champions League very well. Besides this passion, of course, we are impatient.” We also want something immediately. This is one of the things that challenges us in Turkish football. Let’s do everything quickly, let’s always win. My football philosophy comes from my Galatasaray genes. During my years as a football player, I won 7 domestic championships, 1 UEFA Cup and 1 Super Cup. “I focused on saving time and became a person who knows how to win,” he said.
MAURO ICARDI: OUR FIRST GOAL IS TO LEAVE THE GROUP
Stating that their first goal is to go to the next round, Argentinian striker Mauro Icardi said, “Obviously, if we are in the Champions League, our first goal is to collect as many points as possible and go to the next round. When you believe in what you do and are aware that you can achieve big things, then you can make it happen. Argentina We love football in Turkey, we can even say that football is more important than family for many people. We breathe football. What caught my attention here was the passion. Some people think that if you are in Turkey, you are not at the elite level of Europe, so you are more comfortable. On the contrary, when you are in Turkey, the demand is high. “They expect significant success from you. This expectation motivates you to lead you to success,” he said.
Dries Mertens said in his statement: “What makes this club special? The passion of the fans, the passion of the club. It’s a great city to live in, the fans are really passionate about their club. It’s a great stadium and it’s a club that has really achieved a lot and is going through a difficult period because they haven’t been champions for a few years.” ” he stated.