Football Season Guide

Last season, the Lions have played perfectly at top level and deserved to win another title. So, no one cared about the disappointments in Europe and the Turkish Cup. Except the defeat against Fenerbahce, they have offered a perfect performance at home. Icardi had the biggest performance with 30 goals & 11 assist in the success. Besides him, Mertens, Kerem, Baris Alper and Zaha did a great job. Coach Okan Buruk is aware of they will have to be ready for another tough challeng in three competitions. Last season, Icardi had to miss some fixtures and was unable to give his best after he has returned. That is why they brought Batshuayi in. No doubt that it will increase the tension between them and Fenerbahce. Following the successful performance of Ziyech, they signed him on a permanent deal. The coach did not want to continue with Aurier. That is why young Danish right-back Jelert was signed in from Copenhagen. The most notable loss is Tete who was sold to Panathinaikos even if he was not able to meet the expectations. Every year, the same possible handicap is whispered but Muslera manages to complete it with an exceptable performance. Now, he is 37 years old and his support keeper Guvenc is 32. So, the net is a big question mark this season. Since Sanchez is likely to leave the team, a trustable option should be welcomed to help Bardakci, Ayhan and Nelsson. The midfield looks strong but another option is searched till the end of the transfer market. The offence line is absolutely the strongest part of the team. With the current squad, they are capable of repeating the title in the Super League but they need more ammos to be successful in three competitions.