Galatasaray expects to have tough time against Sparta Prague at their ground.
Galatasaray would be coming out to Europa League 2nd round 2nd leg game against Sparta Prague with slight advantage thanks to goal at last minute of Mauro Icardi but it needs to be stated that it wouldnt be easy task for them.
One of the reasons why Sparta Prague is being competing at this stage of the tournament is they top performance at home ground with getting strong supporters from its strong supporters. In fact, when looking at how team is performing at domestic league and also home performance there are lots of similarities with Galatasaray does have an advantage of having stronger squad and to some extend being at more competitive league. Still, Galatasaray needs to give all concentration towards game and focus into all areas as Sparta Prague does provide different and more confident performance at home ground which could be key factor during this game without doubt.
Galatasaray might be seen as strong favourite but it doesnt need to repeat mistakes they showed against Copenhagen which costed them knockout stage at Champions League.
TFF has announced that Turkish Super Cup will take place in Sanliurfa on 7th April.
TFF has made statement regarding postponed Turkish Super Cup between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce which would be taking place at Sanliurfa on 7th April at 21:00.
Apart of exact date when game would be taking place, TFF did confirm rumours and talks which also been mentioned at previous day blog entry which is that game would be taking place at Sanliurfa on April with date only being unclear. The following date is being suitable for both sides as it would be giving enough time for both sides to get prepared for this game and provide top level game as winner of 1st competition would become clear as currently both sides are fighting for 4 titles.
Therefore, question if game would be played or not has been solved as there would be expectation for game to be played at high level and tempo.
Real Madrid asked Arda Guler to gain 5 kg.
According to rumours, Real Madrid has asked for its player Arda Turan to gain 5 kilograms if he wants to be selected for regular games as he does need to get some extra muscular for performing in such league.
Even through such request, if it taken place, might be seen unusual it could be argued that physique of Arda Guler is not being on level to provide top level performance in such top club as it would be lacking level of stamina and possibly tiredness which could once again raise risks of injuries which would not be wanted by anyone.
Hence, Arda Guler would likely would work on his physique with more working out and also diet in upcoming period.
Schedule:
UEFA Europa League, 2nd round, 2nd leg:
23:00 Sparta Prague - Galatasaray (agg: 2:3)
In other news:
- TFF has announced that due of Turkish Super Cup game on 7th April, Super League 32nd week will be moved to following week and end of season would be moved 19th May to 26th May. In addition, guideline of football games 18th section will not be taken place and all players who were signed after 29th December will be able to play.
- Fenerbahce player Edin Dzeko had seperate training session to reduce possibility of injury.
- Besiktas player Arthur Masuaku didnt attend to training session due of pain at knee.
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