Sun Mar 02 13:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Galatasaray Assistant Coach Criticizes Okan Buruk’s Suspension Ahead of Kasımpaşa Match

**Istanbul, Turkey** – Galatasaray’s assistant coach, İrfan Saraloğlu, expressed his disappointment over head coach Okan Buruk’s suspension ahead of their Süper Lig match against Kasımpaşa. Saraloğlu, who will lead the team in Buruk’s absence, stated that Buruk’s comments, which led to the suspension, contained nothing deserving of punishment. He criticized the decision, emphasizing that it was unprecedented to penalize a coach solely for their statements.

Despite the setback, Saraloğlu expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for the crucial match. He acknowledged some minor injuries within the squad but confirmed that several players are expected to return soon. He highlighted that the team has navigated a challenging fixture list and is now better positioned to focus on upcoming games. The assistant coach expressed unwavering determination to secure a victory against Kasımpaşa and ultimately clinch the Süper Lig title.

The news comes amidst other Süper Lig updates, including Rizespor’s 3-0 win against Alanyaspor, a surprising decision regarding Arda Özçimen by Alanyaspor manager Stoilov, and the announcement of foreign VAR officials for the upcoming Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe and Konyaspor-Trabzonspor matches. Gençlerbirliği’s continued unbeaten streak (10 matches) under Hüseyin Eroğlu and a potential defensive crisis for Gaziantep FK before their clash with Beşiktaş were also reported.

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