Stuttgart before Galatasaray: Wohlgemuth expects an emotional stadium

Less charmingly, Wohlgemuth added: „Sie ziehen an den Haaren und kratzen wie Frauen.“ He was evidently trying to make clear that he found the behaviour of the people he had observed repulsive. He therefore does not expect a calm or neutral atmosphere for the encounter in Istanbul.

The subject of his criticism is not fully described in the verified information. Only Wohlgemuth’s remarks and his warning of an „emotional atmosphere“ in the stadium are firmly established. The specific circumstances of the scene therefore remain unclear.

The match in Istanbul is part of the Champions League. Galatasaray top the Turkish league. At VfB Stuttgart, Wohlgemuth’s remarks primarily serve as a warning to his own team: the opponents and their surroundings could create additional pressure.

Galatasaray as league leaders

Stuttgart must therefore prepare for a loud environment and a high level of intensity. What effect this will have on the match remains to be seen. The available information confirms neither any specific action by the club nor a prediction about the course or result of the game.

In the context, Ilkay Gündogan, Bayer Leverkusen, Atlético Madrid and Leroy Sané are also mentioned. However, the verified information does not clearly link these individuals and clubs to the announced match in Istanbul. No reliable conclusions about individual line-ups or roles can be drawn from it.

Another climate in Istanbul

The security situation and atmosphere are therefore the clearest focus for the match in Istanbul. Wohlgemuth’s comments make it clear that he expects provocative behaviour. His formulations are also judgemental and were presented before the match as an indication of the expected atmosphere in the stadium.