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Galatasaray plans high press and intense pace for Fenerbahçe derby
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk wants his team to press high and keep up an intense pace against Fenerbahçe.
The derby will be played at RAMS Park, Galatasaray’s home ground.
The request follows Galatasaray’s 4-2 away win over Lille in the Champions League, where its performance drew praise.
The team covered 117 kilometres against Lille, compared with a 99-kilometre average in the Turkish league.
Buruk told his players he wants them to sustain the high intensity for the full 90 minutes, especially in midfield and on the wings.
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Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk wants his team to use a high press and maintain an intense pace for 90 minutes against Fenerbahçe.
Buruk asked his players to reproduce the performance they showed against Lille.
The derby is scheduled to be played at RAMS Park.
Galatasaray covered 117 kilometres in its 4-2 away win over Lille, while its Turkish league running average is 99 kilometres.
- Who
- Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe.
- What
- Galatasaray plans to press high and play at an intense pace throughout the derby.
- When
- Before the Fenerbahçe derby; the match date is not stated.
- Where
- RAMS Park.
- Why
- Buruk wants his team to reproduce the fast-paced performance it showed against Lille.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Galatasaray beat Lille 4-2 away in the Champions League.
Buruk met with his players and asked them to repeat their Lille performance against Fenerbahçe.
- Lille result
- Galatasaray won 4-2 away
- Distance covered against Lille
- 117 kilometres
- Turkish league running average
- 99 kilometres
- Derby venue
- RAMS Park
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What people are saying
I want to see the fast-paced game from the Champions League in the Fenerbahçe derby as well