Reigning Turkish Süper Lig champions Galatasaray will conclude the Austrian leg of their summer preparations Monday when they take on Serie A side Venezia FC in an international exhibition match in Linz.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. Turkish time (6 p.m. GMT) at the Hofmann Personal Stadion as part of the third annual "Summer Series Upper Austria" preseason showcase.
The Istanbul giants have been stationed in the picturesque alpine district of Windischgarsten, undergoing an intensive physical and tactical conditioning camp under head coach Okan Buruk as they prepare to defend their domestic league title and compete in European competition.
Preseason progress
Monday’s encounter represents a key opportunity for Buruk to evaluate squad depth and tactical cohesion following a mixed opening to their summer exhibition schedule.
