Yunus Akgün
GAL
Right Winger
Attacking Midfielder
Half-Space Orchestrator
Jul 7, 2000 (26)
Left
5'8"
143 lb
Opens scoring in away victory
Akgun scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-2 win versus Lille.
Analysis: Akgun scored with his only shot while creating one chance across 76 minutes in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League victory at Lille. He gave Galatasaray the lead in the second minute, reacting quickest to Alexsandro's attempted headed clearance before firing past Berke Ozer from close range to provide the visitors with an ideal start. Akgun remained involved in Galatasaray's attacking play as the visitors recovered from a 2-1 deficit before being replaced by Leroy Sane with 14 minutes remaining.
Fit for bench
Akgun (undisclosed) is on the bench for Thursday's match against the USA.
Analysis: Akgun is back in the team sheet after some injury concerns at training, with the forward recovering from an undisclosed injury. He did start their last match but was likely to drop to the bench to face the USA, even if he was fit, potentially seeing some time from the bench to end his World Cup.
Leaves training with minor injury
Akgun (undisclosed) left team training Monday and ended the session indoors due to a minor injury, with the issue managed cautiously ahead of Turkey's final group stage match against the United States on Thursday, according to DHA.
Analysis: Akgun had been quiet in Turkey's defeat against Paraguay, recording just two crosses without registering a shot or chance created. His availability for the USA fixture will be assessed over the coming days as coach Vincenzo Montella's squad continues preparations in Arizona before flying to Los Angeles. Akgun started the last game but is likely to find a bench role with Baris Yilmaz expected to start on the right wing.
Little influence on right flank
Akgun had two crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Paraguay.
Analysis: Akgun came into the side on the right wing after being benched in the previous game but failed to make any impression. He was the least involved offensive player on the pitch, even less active than some of the backline, and managed only two crosses without registering a shot or a chance created in a very quiet night.
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