Injury shock for Galatasaray seconds before kick-off

Summary of the news

In matchday 3 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Galatasaray suffered an injury shock seconds before kick-off as they hosted Göztepe. Jankat Yılmaz started the match in place of Uğurcan Çakır, who felt pain following the warm-up.

News details

Galatasaray hosted Göztepe in matchday 3 of the Trendyol Süper Lig. The Yellow-Reds of Istanbul suffered an injury shock seconds before the match began.

Jankat Yılmaz started in the starting XI instead of Uğurcan Çakır for Galatasaray. Sitting on the substitutes' bench just seconds before kick-off, Jankat Yılmaz headed inside following an instruction from the dressing room. Putting on his kit and getting ready, Jankat took his place in the starting lineup. While Uğurcan Çakır received treatment on the bench, Jankat took over the gloves in the starting XI.

A statement issued by Galatasaray read: "Jankat Yılmaz started the match in place of Uğurcan Çakır, who felt pain after the warm-up."

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Key information

• Tournament: Süper Lig
• Clubs involved: Galatasaray, Göztepe
• News type: Football
• Certainty: The source did not make a statement regarding the official status of the development.

Source

This news was compiled with information obtained from Sözcü (published: 29 August 2026 21:48).

Original news: Sözcü