Galatasaray face Manchester United in the Champions League Match Day 2 Group A at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Lions manager Okan Buruk made his plans clear in the pre-match press conference in England before the game.
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Buruk has identified Marcus Rashford as the key danger man for the home side but has a plan to deal with the forward.
The manager made it clear that right-back Sacha Boey has a very important task in nullifying Rashford and that it will be the key to stopping United.
“Manchester [United] has Rashford in transitions and all game actions. They are trying to find Rashford a lot, one-on-one during the game. This will be an important match for Sacha [Boey] as well. We expect contribution from Sacha, not only defensively but also offensively,” he said.
“We will want Sacha to play offensively as he did in previous matches. This will be an offensive and defensive test for both Galatasaray and Sacha.”
As for the threat that the Lions will bring, well Buruk believes that will come from Wilfried Zaha.
Zaha knows United well from his time playing in the Premier League and Buruk feels this could help his side tonight.
“We analysed many matches. After combining this with our own game, our clearer plan will emerge on the field tomorrow,” he added.
“Wilfried is the player who knows Manchester most closely. His on-field performance, the individual game he will give to both us and his friends, his responsibility, and his knowledge of the league, will all make a positive contribution.”
Zaha scored his first goal for Galatasaray in the 2-1 victory against Ankaragucu over the weekend.
The former Crystal Palace man is expected to start tonight.
