Galatasaray vs Çorum FK

Galatasaray launch their 2026/27 Süper Lig campaign against newly promoted Çorum FK on Friday, 14 August. The opening round of the Turkish top flight kicks off at 18:30 local time, with the defending champions looking to put a fractious pre-season behind them and the visitors making their debut at this level.

Team News and Injury Latest

Galatasaray will be without Ivorian defender Wilfried Singo, who is still recovering from an injury picked up at the World Cup and needs approximately two more weeks of treatment. He is joined on the sidelines by Polish midfielder Przemysław Frankowski, ruled out with a muscle problem that is expected to keep him out until 23 August.

There is also significant doubt over the presence of head coach Okan Buruk on the touchline. Buruk was sent off in the friendly defeat to Villarreal and now faces a potential ban from the Professional Football Discipline Board (PFDK). A suspension would force him to watch from the stands for the season opener.

Newly promoted Çorum FK, by contrast, report a fully fit squad with no injuries or suspensions to contend with.

Osimhen in the Spotlight After Villarreal Flashpoint

Victor Osimhen became the centre of attention during Galatasaray’s 2-1 pre-season loss to Villarreal. The Nigerian striker was involved in a heated first-half altercation with Santiago Mouriño, drawing a yellow card and prompting Villarreal coach Inigo Perez to accuse him of attacking the defender “out of nowhere”. Osimhen remains available for selection, but his temperament will be under scrutiny as the competitive action begins.

Çorum FK’s Top-Flight Debut

The visitors arrive in the Süper Lig for the first time in their history, having earned promotion from the 1. Lig. With no injuries to mar their preparations, Çorum FK can field a settled side and will likely look to frustrate the champions with a compact, disciplined performance. Their top-flight bow gives them nothing to lose and everything to gain.