Former football players evaluated the giant derby!

In the 9th week of Trendyol Super League, Galatasaray will host its arch-rival Fenerbahçe at home. Before the tough match to be played at RAMS Park Stadium on Monday, October 26 at 21.30, the names who wore the yellow-red jersey in their careers made special statements to HT Spor.

"IT WAS VERY IMPORTANT TO SCORE THE FIRST GOAL OF THE MATCH IN THE DERBY"

Portuguese football player Serio Oliveira, who won the Super League championship with Galatasaray, talked about the importance of winning matches in Kadıköy.

Oliveira said, "It was very important to score the first goal of the match in the derby. I always appreciate Galatasaray." he commented.

"UĞURCAN DOES NOT FEEL THE PRESSURE ON HIM"

Jean Michael Seri, who continues his career in the Slovenian team NK Maribor, talked about how great a club the yellow-reds are.

Seri said, "I still watch Galatasaray matches. Uğurcan does not feel pressure, he is a leading character. Galatasaray fans are really great..."

"MENTALLY, I FIND GALATASARAY TO BE MORE ADVANTAGEOUS"

Stjepan Tomas, who played for both Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe in his career, stated that it was a difficult match but Galatasaray had a mental advantage.

Tomas continued, "It's an interesting and difficult match. I think Galatasaray is mentally more advantageous. Because in the last two matches, there is a Galatasaray that played well in the first half against Barcelona in the Champions League, and a Galatasaray that played very well and won away against Lille. Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, played badly in the last two matches, leading 2-0 in the last match and finishing 2-2 in the Champions League. That's why I give a little more advantage to Galatasaray." he commented.

Continuing his words, Tomas stated that Galatasaray will start the match in a controlled manner:

"In my opinion, the match will start in a controlled manner. Galatasaray can press a little more ahead, and most importantly, Galatasaray who puts pressure and Galatasaray who wins the ball can create problems in the third zone. But if Fenerbahçe is correct when they press, it can create problems for Galatasaray. Both teams will start in a controlled manner. Most importantly, whoever scores the first goal will have a big advantage."

"THE WINNER WILL BE OKAN BURUK"

Stating that he has worked with coach Okan Buruk for a long time, Stjepan Tomas said, "We have worked with Okan Buruk for many years. I love Okan Hodja. I also support Okan Hodja. I am very happy that he has become the champion for the last 4 years. In my opinion, Okan Buruk prepares very well for this match. Because Okan Buruk knows mentally; the player feels in these situations, he knows how the player will enter the match. By choosing the right tactics and the right strategy, it will be advantageous for me and Okan Buruk can be the winner." He quoted his words.

"FENERBAHÇE NEEDS SELF-CONFIDENCE"

Reto Ziegler, who played for Fenerbahçe for 2 seasons and won the love of the fans, drew attention to the need for self-confidence of the yellow-dark blue team. Ziegler also stated that Romelu Lukaku would make a significant contribution if he plays.