Despite losing Portugese International defender Fernando Meira to Zenith team in this week and injuries, Galatasaray still thinks that they could beat Hamburg in Germany in the UEFA Cup last-16 first-leg match on Thursday.
Since the rookie coach Bulent Korkmaz took over the coaching dutties with a little luck,they have won their last three matches in the Turkish Turkcell Super League and beat Bordeaux team in the second leg match.
With the help of Galatasaray and Turkish football fans, who lives in Hamburg and around Germany Galatasaray will feel like they are at home...
The fans in the stadium will be a plus for Galatasaray.
On the other hand,
Hamburg coach Martin Jol admits his side must create a comfortable cushion for themselves .
"You definitely need to be one or two goals ahead if you want to survive over there," he said.
"We have got to be tight at the back and make the difference with a goal up front.
"We will have to push ourselves to the limit."
Hamburg team has a German Born Turkish player on their roster too.
His name is Tunay Torun, and he is only 19 years old and he says he would like to score against Galatasaray if he plays.
Galatasaray , will have so strengthen the defense in Germany ,in my opinion.
After selling Meira to Zenith for Cash, Galatasaray will have a trouble in the backfield ..
Servet Cetin being hurt and There is only one stopper on the team ...
That is Emre Asik, who is 36 years old...
If he get's hurt the player who replace him is only 18 years old Semih Kaya, who has not seeing action yet....
Look For Bulent Korkmaz to use Hakan Balta in the defense against Hamburg.
Striker Milan Baros is suspended for this match and Bulent Korkmaz will start with Shabani Nonda .
Harry Kewell is ready and will play in midfield alongside with Lincoln.
Galatasaray's game plan should include the second leg match.
They should be very conservative ..
Even a draw will be good for the second leg match in Hamburg.
Galatasaray's lucky charm, former captain of the team Bulent Korkmaz now coach of the team is all of sudden on top of the world with Galatasaray ..
Not bad, for a guy who was home watching the matches in his living room about twenty five days a go!...
The man, was not even welcome to the Galatasaray club facilities now leads the Galatasaray team against Hamburg team in the UEFA Cup..
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