Galatasaray's experienced goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır will guard the net for his team in the 4th week Süper Lig away match against İstanbul Başakşehir. Çakır missed last week's match against Göztepe due to discomfort felt during the pre-match warm-up.
Information from TRT Spor confirmed that Uğurcan Çakır will be on the pitch this week. TRT Spor stated, "Uğurcan Çakır'ın İstanbul Başakşehir maçında kaleye döneceği öğrenildi." This development is welcome news for the yellow-reds.
Uğurcan Çakır was named in the starting lineup for the Göztepe match played on Saturday, 2nd September. However, due to discomfort felt during the warm-ups, a last-minute decision was made not to play him. In his place, young goalkeeper Jankat Yılmaz successfully protected Galatasaray's goal against Göztepe. The team emerged victorious from that encounter.
This situation highlights the importance the technical staff places on player health. Waiting another week for Çakır's full recovery is considered a prudent move given the long season ahead.
Two players added to Galatasaray's roster during this summer's transfer window, Rafael Leao and Deniz Gül, took part in the final training session before the İstanbul Başakşehir match. Both worked with the team and tried to adapt to the manager's plans. However, according to our current injuries list, Rafael Leao will not be available for the match squad this week due to injury.
Deniz Gül, on the other hand, has a chance of being included in a league match squad for the first time. The adaptation process of new players is vital for the team's depth throughout the season. These transfers provide flexibility in both domestic and foreign player quotas for the yellow-reds.
Galatasaray finished the first three weeks of the Trendyol Süper Lig as the leader. The team collected 7 points with 2 wins and 1 draw. Their performance in the last three matches is recorded as WWD (Win, Win, Draw). In the first three weeks, Galatasaray found the opponent's net 9 times while conceding 4 goals. This means a +5 goal difference.
The leadership gives the team significant confidence. But the season will be long and challenging. Another injured player, G. Guvenc, will also be unable to compete this week. This situation imposes some constraints on the manager's squad selection.
The 33-year-old experienced goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır has signed a contract with Galatasaray until 2030. This long-term agreement is the clearest indicator of the club's trust in its goalkeeper. Çakır earned his team many points with his saves in past seasons.
His experience and leadership qualities are guiding, especially for young defensive players. The goalkeeper being fit and healthy is an indispensable element for the team's defensive security. The team's next league match will be at home against Rizespor, who are 7th in the table, on 6th December 2026. You can review the entire match schedule on our fixtures page. Uğurcan Çakır's contract will continue until the summer of 2030.
