Even with injuried to star Brazilian midfielder Lincoln and a cloud over veteran striker Hakan Sukur, in his last season with the club, Galatasaray should have the firepower to take some advantage out of the game.
However, Genclerbirligi are no mugs, even though they are well down the ladder from Galatasaray’s lofty second place, having won the competition in 2001 and being the losing finalists in 2003 and 2004.
While Galatasaray may be one of the powerhouses of Turkish football it does at times lose concentration, especially when on the road against lesser opponents.
That said, the allure of a place in the cup final should keep the side focused.
