Currently, defending champion Galatasaray can not save himself hardly from injuries. But who will be ready in time for the Fenerbahce derby? Club bosses Mustafa Cengiz and Ali Koc are planning a goal before the important duel.

More than half a dozen regulars were recently out of the Turkish record holder Galatasaray due to injury and made it difficult for coach Fatih Terim to find a competitive line-up. They recently lost 2-0 to Evkur Yeni Malatyaspor in the Süper Lig. In addition, Medipol Basaksehir lost the lead of the standings. Prior to that, the Yellow Reds were able to beat group opponents FC Schalke 04 with a flattering 0-0 win during the week at home in the Champions League. On Friday (2 November, 19:00 CET), the prestigious Istanbul city derby against arch-rival Fenerbahce awaits the lions. Galatasaray needs his top performers back in the squad for this important and always explosive duel.

And the medical staff of the Turkish title holder had good news, at least in part. After a successful treatment period, nothing seems to stand in the way of the two offensive wing players Sofiane Feghouli and Henry Onyekuru playing against Fenerbahce. In addition, midfielder Younes Belhanda should be fit for the derby. However, there is still a question mark behind the use of centre-back Serdar Aziz and striker Eren Derdiyok. Both would have a 50 percent chance, the club reported. The final training sessions before the game should provide information about the condition of the two players.

The same applies to midfielder Fernando Reges. The Brazilian's chances would be even worse. But those who will definitely miss Galatasaray are left-back Yuto Nagatomo (collapsed lung) and playmaker Emre Akbaba (metatarsal fracture) as well as right-back Mariano Filho (yellow bar).

Meanwhile, Mustafa Cengiz and Ali Koc, two presidents of the traditional Istanbul club, announced that a friendly meeting had been agreed between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce in the run-up to the derby. The aim was to provide further relaxation for the relationship, which had often been negatively influenced in the past. In addition to a joint meal before the sporting meeting, it is planned that the two club bosses will also follow the derby together in the stadium and sit next to each other during the match. This gesture should also serve as a model for the two once divided fan camps.