Galatasaray Faces Konyaspor with Rotations and Osimhen Absence

Galatasaray travels to Konya to face TÜMOSAN Konyaspor on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in a crucial Trendyol Süper Lig match. The team, fresh off a 5-2 victory against Juventus in the Champions League, is expected to see rotations in the starting lineup, while star forward Victor Osimhen will be absent from the squad as a precautionary measure.

Okan Buruk’s Rotational Strategy

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk is set to rest four players who started in the Champions League match against Juventus. This decision reflects a strategic approach to manage player fatigue and prepare for upcoming fixtures.

Osimhen’s Absence and Forward Line

Victor Osimhen has been left out of the squad for the Konyaspor match as a precaution. Mauro Icardi will lead the attack in his absence, with expectations that Osimhen will return for the second leg of the Champions League tie against Juventus.

Defensive Adjustments

Potential changes are anticipated in the defensive line, with Sacha Boey, Wifried Singo, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, and Eren Elmalı expected to form the starting back four. Abdülkerim Bardakcı is currently one yellow card away from suspension.

Midfield and Attack

Leroy Sané, who recently returned from injury and featured against Juventus, is expected to start. Noa Lang may be rested, potentially allowing İlkay Gündoğan to feature in the starting eleven.

Match Details

The match between Konyaspor and Galatasaray will be played at the MEDAŞ Konya Büyükşehir Stadium on February 21, 2026, at 20:00 local time and will be broadcast on beIN Sports 1. Galatasaray currently leads the league with 55 points from 22 matches, three points ahead of Fenerbahçe. Konyaspor has 20 points from 22 matches and sits in 14th place.