Thorsten Fink made significant comments about Galatasaray's title chances ahead of the match against Fenerbahçe SK. Speaking at a press conference held at the Nuri Asan Facilities, Fink evaluated the current state of the Süper Lig.
Fenerbahçe SK has secured qualification for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. This achievement once again demonstrates the club's strength in the league. The team currently sits in 8th place in the league, having collected 3 points from 2 matches with a win and a loss. They have scored 5 goals while conceding 4 at the start of the season. They trail leaders Gençlerbirliği S.K. by 4 points. The injury list includes key players like Diego Carlos, Ognjen Mimović, Rodrigo Becão, Jayden Oosterwolde, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, and Marco Asensio, testing the squad's depth. The next important fixture is at home against 4th-placed Trabzonspor on December 13, 2026. You can follow the team's current status on our squad page.
Why can't Galatasaray win the title easily?
Thorsten Fink believes Galatasaray will not find it easy to win the title this season despite their consecutive championships in recent years. He stated, "Galatasaray'ın kolay şekilde şampiyon olacağını düşünmüyorum" (I don't think Galatasaray will become champion easily). In his view, the main reason is the serious transfer moves made by other teams in the league. Alongside Trabzonspor and Beşiktaş, many clubs have added significant star players to their squads. These transfers have altered the competitive balance of the league. Fink noted that Turkish football is developing every day, stadiums are full, and the energy is very high. He emphasized that no team will have it easy in this environment.
How will the Süper Lig title race shape up?
Fink is convinced the championship battle will be one of the most competitive in the league's history this season. He said, "Ben bu sezon şampiyonluk yarışının çok yakın geçeceğini düşünüyorum" (I think the title race will be very close this season). He mentioned there are many candidates for the championship, and while the top four teams may seem slightly more advantageous, many teams outside the top four are also showing very good performances. He added that the tempo in Turkish football is increasing daily and the league continues to develop. The arrival of many star players is greatly contributing to this development. You can analyze the movement in the league table on our standings page.
What kind of match is expected against Fenerbahçe SK?
In his remarks, Fink also touched on Fenerbahçe SK, describing the yellow-dark blue team as a strong opponent. He highlighted that their squad contains many star players and their participation in the Champions League is important for Turkish football. He stated his own team has a young and passionate squad, and they are a dangerous team, especially offensively. He recalled they showed good performance against Fenerbahçe SK last season. He also noted they have delivered valuable performances and good games at home against Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, and Galatasaray with significant fan support. He added that last week they won an important away match without conceding a goal. In the two matches they played, they scored 5 goals in total.
Fink's statements illustrate how open and competitive the Süper Lig will be this season. Fenerbahçe SK, despite its current 8th-place standing, remains a key actor in the title race with its star players and European experience. The status of the team's injured players can be tracked on our injuries page. The yellow-dark blues need more consistent results in the coming weeks to improve their league position and join the leadership race. The reality that the Süper Lig is a difficult league makes itself felt with new surprises every week.
