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Galatasaray Fans Turn on Buruk After Villarreal Defeat Raises Osimhen Concerns

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Galatasaray lost 2-1 to Villarreal in a pre-season match at RAMS Park, adding to concerns over the Turkish champions’ preparations for the new campaign. The club have won only one of their five warm-up matches, conceding 10 goals without keeping a clean sheet. Supporters have criticised manager Okan Buruk and the board, pointing to perceived gaps in midfield, on the left wing and in defence. With the league season due to begin in a week and Champions League football ahead, fans fear the squad may struggle unless the club strengthens key areas. Victor Osimhen remains a major attacking option, but the team’s defensive form has intensified pressure on the coaching staff and board.

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peter

With one win in five warm-up games and no clean sheets, what should Galatasaray address first before the new campaign?

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grace

Absolutely, tightening up at the back looks like the urgent homework before the campaign begins.

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isaac

Conceding 10 goals across five pre-season matches explains why supporters are uneasy, especially after the Villarreal loss at RAMS Park.

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bisi

Pre-season results matter, but turning on Buruk already may be premature; the bigger concern is whether the defensive issues persist when competition starts.

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Y
yemi

The staff need to use the remaining preparation games to tighten defensive organisation and build confidence, rather than treating the results as meaningless.

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