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NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Arda Unyay - Sent off late Unyay was shown a pair of yellow cards and sent off during Tuesday's clash with USG.

Impact Unyay was brought on in the second half for Ismail Jakobs and didn't make it to the end of the match. He finished with a pair of yellow cards and was sent off shortly before the end of the match. Unyay will be suspended for a Dec. 9 trip to Monaco.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ismail Jakobs - Brought off injured Jakobs was brought off with an apparent injury during the second half of Tuesday's clash with USG.

Impact Jakobs made it only nine minutes into the second half before coming off. The defender was reportedly dealing with a knock coming into the match and it appears that issue came back during the match. Arda Unyay came on to replace him and forced Galatasaray into a change of formation.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Osimhen - Sidelined Tuesday Osimhen (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's match against Union SG.

Impact Osimhen is heading back to the sidelines after missing the club's opening match of the competition as well, as he is sidelined due to an undisclosed injury. Unfortunately for the club, this means they are without their starting forward, a crucial piece after scoring a hat trick last time out and a goal in each of his UCL appearances this season. A return should follow soon, hopefully not missing more than the match.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Absent to face Union Lemina (knee) is out for Tuesday's match agaisnt Union SG.

Impact Lemina was doubtful and ended up missing the call, with a knee injury too much for the midfielder to overcome. This is a tough loss for the club, as it marks his first match not starting in UCL play this season. He will look for a quick recovery, as he is a crucial piece of the team in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaan Ayhan - Out Tuesday Ayhan (groin) is out for Tuesday's match agaisnt Union SG.

Impact Ayhan is not an option yet after suffering an injury with his national team, with the defender left on the sidelines. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence, as the defender has yet to start, with all three appearances coming from the bench thus far.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Berkan Kutlu - Absent from training Kutlu missed Monday's training session before the clash with USG, Yagiz Sabuncuoglu reports.

Impact Kutlu is among the plethora of injured players Galatasaray are likely to be without Tuesday. There's still a chance for Kutlu to return, but he would need to show a major improvement in his health prior to Tuesday's showdown. He's appeared for a total of three minutes off the bench through four UCL matches.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Osimhen - Not training Osimhen didn't take part in training Monday, ahead of Tuesday's clash with USG, Yagiz Sabuncuoglu reports.

Impact Osimhen wasn't included in training Monday, though the club reports he still has an outside chance of playing during Tuesday's clash. It would be a tremendous blow if he's ruled out for the clash with USG, though Mauro Icardi is a more than capable starting striker if he needs to lead the line alone in that match.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ilkay Gundogan - 45 from bench Gundogan (back) played 45 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 3-2 win over Genclerbirligi.

Impact Gundogan missed the last two UCL matches for Galatasaray, but after using the international break to recover, the midfielder returned in league play for 45 minutes. He will now look to return to his starting role in UCL play as his club seeks a third straight win in the competition, as the German received the nod in their first two games before his injury.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Lemina - Doubftul against Union SG Lemina suffered a knee injury during the clash against Genclerbirligi and is a doubt for Tuesday's clash against Union SG, according to Haberler.

Impact Lemina suffered an injury to the back of his knee during the game against Genclerbirligi and is now a doubt for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Union SG. This is a blow for Galatasaray because the midfielder is an undisputed starter in the the heart of the game and a potential absence would force a change in the starting XI, with Gabriel Sara as the main option to replace him.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Singo - Suffers setback Singo suffered a setback from his hamstring injury during the clash against Genclerbirligi, and further examinations revealed a type 2C strain that will rule him out for at least o...

Impact Singo will likely miss the last two fixtures of the year in the Champions League against Union SG and Monaco after suffering a setback from his hamstring injury. The center-back has been a regular starter and performing well for Galatasaray when available, so his absence will force a change in the backline with Roland Sallai expected to start at right-back while he is out.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaan Ayhan - Forced off injured Ayhan was forced off in the 81st minute of Saturday's 2-0 win against Bulgaria due to a groin injury, according to Haberler.

Impact Ayhan couldn't make it to the end of Saturday's game against Bulgaria after suffering a groin injury that forced him off and is also preventing him from training ahead of the next match. He will hope to recover in time before next week's Champions League clash against Union SG, though he is likely to remain a bench option for Galatasaray moving forward.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Turkish soccer imposes temporary bans on 102 players over betting scandal

Turkey’s soccer federation has temporarily banned 102 players from playing in matches over a betting scandal

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Metehan Baltaci - Suspended by FA for betting Baltaci has been suspended by the Turkish Football Federation for an investigation into betting, according to Colin Millar of The Athletic.

Impact Baltaci has been suspended by the TFF moving forward after they opened up a probe into over 1,000 players around the league due to illegal gambling. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, as he has yet to see time in UCL play this season. It is unknown when the investigation will be complete or how serious the allegations are, although he is out until further notice.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Evren Eren Elmali - Suspended due to betting probe Elmali has been suspended by the Turkish Football Federation for an investigation into illegal gambling, according to Colin Millar of The Athletic.

Impact Elmali is not available for Galatasaray for the time being, after the TFF opened up an investigation into numerous players across the league for illegal gambling. This is a blow to the club, as he began the competition in a starting role. The defender has no return date set in place at the moment, out until the investigation is complete or he is cleared of his allegations. Ismail Jakobs should continue to start at left-back due to Elmali's absence.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Turkey and Galatasaray player among 1,024 suspended in widening soccer betting scandal

More than 1,000 players have been suspended by the Turkish Football Federation in a widening betting scandal

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Wilfried Singo - Five crosses, three interceptions Singo had five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 win against Ajax.

Impact Both of Singo's last two Champions League appearances saw him excel defensively. In both games, he logged at least two interceptions and two tackles won. For UCL crosses, he multiplied his category tally by six, which is the same number of crosses for him this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ismail Jakobs - Six crosses off left flank Jakobs had six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Ajax.

Impact Galatasaray's four games this Champions League season saw their last three include Jakobs starting at left-back. In terms of crossing the ball this season, he has logged 11 crosses, with two accurate attempts and the same number of chances created.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roland Sallai - Four crosses in start Sallai registered two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Ajax.

Impact Sallai has 12 crosses (four accurate) across four appearances, three starts this season. Wednesday marked his third start, and unlike the first two, he changed positions from right back to attacking midfielder. So no matter how Galatasaray's formation looks moving forward, it appears Sallai will have a regular role somewhere on the pitch.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leroy Sane - Records assist Sane assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Ajax.

Impact This season, Sane has seven chances created, with five of them logged Oct. 22. Despite recording zero assists then, his other chances created in other games led to him directly contributing to goals. Thus, Sane has two assists in Champions League action this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Osimhen - Hat-trick against Ajax Osimhen scored three goals to go with five shots (five on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Ajax.

Impact With each passing Champions League game, Osimhen has added a goal to his latest appearance. He scored one on Sept. 30, two on Oct. 22 and three Wednesday to give him six goals in UCL action this season. Having easily proven himself as Galatasaray's best player in European action, Osimhen will be highly relied upon by his team moving forward.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ugurcan Cakir - Logs three-save clean sheet Cakir recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 3-0 win against Ajax.

Impact Champions League action has seen Cakir excel. In his last three appearances, he logged eight saves and conceded only one goal, meaning the goalkeeper maintained two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Singo - Starting after injury Singo (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Ajax.

Impact Singo is back with his team after some time out due to a hamstring injury, as the defender is fit enough to immediately see the start. He should remain in the right-back role moving forward, as he has started in both games he has been available for, opening up Roland Sallai to join the attack again.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yunus Akgun - Dealing with hernia Akgun (hernia) is out for Wednesday's trip to Ajax, according to club doctor Yener Ince.

Impact Akgun is dealing with a hernia and won't be an option for Wednesday's clash. The club is going to assess the injury and decide if Akgun needs surgery or if he can play through the injury with extra rest. Mauro Icardi should play a larger role with Akgun out.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Singo - Back available Singo (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's trip to Ajax, according to club doctor Yener Ince.

Impact Singo is back fit and available for Wednesday's clash after training fully earlier in the week. The defender could be an immediate inclusion in the starting XI now that he's fit. Singo started the two Champions League clashes prior to his injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Turkish soccer imposes temporary bans on 102 players over betting scandal

Turkey and Galatasaray player among 1,024 suspended in widening soccer betting scandal