Cesare Prandelli

Galatasaray seeks replacement for coach Prandelli

Galatasaray is set to part ways with Italian coach Cesare Prandelli in the wake of a defeat that ended the Istanbul club’s European campaign this season.

The club was expected to officially announce the decision late yesterday following a board meeting, and a Turkish coach is expected to replace the Italian for the rest of the season.

Galatasaray coach Prandelli asks for more time in wake of latest four-goal defeat

Cesare Prandelli said his side needed more time to get better following a 4-1 defeat on Nov. 4 at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

German international Marco Reus, on the transfer wish-list of several leading European clubs, slotted in the first goal after 39 minutes.

Galatasaray in tough mission at Dortmund

Galatasaray plays Borussia Dortmund in Germany, hoping to keep alive its slim chances of advancing in the Champions League, while Real Madrid’s Ronaldo eyes a record against Liverpool Galatasaray travels to Germany tonight to take on Borussia Dortmund in Champions Lague in a game that will shape the Istanbul club’s future on the European stage.