‘Okan Buruk does not care’ - Turkish pundit slams manager for benching Osimhen
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Turkish pundit slams manager || Imago

‘Okan Buruk does not care’ - Turkish pundit slams manager for benching Osimhen

Stephen Oladehinde 13:16 - 01.03.2025

Turkish pundit Ertem Şener has criticised Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk for benching Victor Osimhen and other key players during Galatasaray's draw against Konyaspor.

Osimhen has been one of the best players for Galatasaray this season since joining the club on loan last summer from Napoli. 

The Super Eagles star has scored 14 goals and four assists in 19 appearances in the Turkish League.

However, he was left on the bench by his manager in Galatasaray’s Turkish Cup clash with Konyaspor and only came in the second half.

Şener critisises Buruk

Şener expressed his disapproval of Buruk's tactical decisions on his YouTube channel, as reported by habersarikirmizi.com.

He said, "I understood this, there is no seriousness in Galatasaray. Okan Buruk does not care about the Turkish Cup to wear the 5th star. 

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk || Imago
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk || Imago

"I mean, it is that clear. Look at the minutes when Victor Osimhen and the other 11 players entered the game? 

"The match is not going, the lock is not opening, coach, take him at the beginning of the second half. 

Victor Osimhen | IMAGO
Victor Osimhen | IMAGO

"What would have happened if you had conceded 1 goal by accident? Things would have been in trouble. Now you have advanced to the quarter finals due to the card difference."

Galatasaray moved on to the Turkish Cup quarter-finals due to a superior card difference, despite controlling possession but failing to score.

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