Okan Buruk hits out at Anfield ban before Liverpool vs Galatasaray

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Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk has admitted his side will use the absence of their travelling support as extra motivation tonight, while also claiming the punishment handed down before the trip to Anfield is unfair.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! He said: “It was very important that the fans were there, but this is also a motivation.” The Galatasaray manager then went further in his criticism of the punishment, insisting the wrong people were being affected by UEFA’s decision.

It’s not right for the Galatasaray fans’ section and it’s not right for Liverpool. It’s not justified, it’s not right.” Galatasaray plan to use fan ban as motivation at Anfield That comment is interesting from a Liverpool perspective because it shows just how much value the Turkish side place on their travelling support.

Buruk has already been discussing Liverpool’s tactical setup in the build-up, including how Florian Wirtz drifts inside and can create problems, so there is no doubt Galatasaray have done their homework. He said: “We will play here for our fans.