The Truth Behind Zaha’s Absence at Galatasaray Revealed! Here’s Why He Didn’t Play

Galatasaray bid farewell to the UEFA Champions League after losing 1-0 at home to Young Boys. Wilfried Zaha was left out of the squad due to a “viral infection,” but the real reason has now come to light. Here’s what actually happened within the yellow-reds’ camp.

Galatasaray lost 1-0 to Young Boys at home, ending their Champions League journey. Had they secured a spot in the “Champions League,” the club would have earned substantial revenue, which would have helped them overcome their financial limitations for transfers.

This match, labeled a “make-or-break game” by sports commentators, could lead to a more significant downfall within Galatasaray.

With transfer operations likely coming to a halt, players like Derrick Köhn, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, and Wilfried Zaha—who have been rumored for transfers—might be more affected by this outcome. According to Sabah, one of these players has completely lost his connection with the team.

Wilfried Zaha traveled with the team to Switzerland for the first leg of the Young Boys tie but wasn’t brought off the bench. When asked by fans why he didn’t play, Zaha lashed out and criticized the management.

“Ask the management why I’m not playing,” he reportedly said. After not getting any playtime in Switzerland, things took a turn.

While Zaha was officially omitted from the second match due to a “viral infection,” the real reason was entirely different. The report suggests that after the events in Switzerland, Zaha started to show a lack of enthusiasm during training. Therefore, he was excluded from the squad under the pretense of illness.

Zaha, who has long been linked with a return to the Premier League, was known to have issues with the UK government regarding taxes, which had stalled his potential transfer.

Following the defeat and Champions League exit, the future of other players, and whether the relationship between fans, players, and management can be mended, remains to be seen.

Before the match, rumors surfaced in the Italian press that “Icardi could return to Italy if Galatasaray exits the Champions League,” which still lingers in fans’ minds.

In the coming weeks, we may either see a reunited and focused Galatasaray or a season filled with internal disputes.