According to reports, José Morais, the former Portuguese coach of Sepahan who left the Iranian club in the first half of the season, is now managing Bodrum FK in Turkey. Under his leadership, the team has climbed from the bottom of the table and is battling for survival.

Morais, who shares a close relationship with José Mourinho, will lead his team against Galatasaray at home on Friday. Galatasaray is currently neck-and-neck with Fenerbahçe, managed by Mourinho, in the title race. Naturally, Fenerbahçe fans are hopeful that Morais’ influence could impact the outcome of this match.

Morais said ahead of the match: “Galatasaray is one of the best teams in Turkey, having dominated the league in recent years with their titles. For my players, facing this team is an important experience. They are a high-quality side in excellent form.”

He added: “We will try to deliver our best performance against Galatasaray. However, looking at the table alone won’t bring change. We must take it game by game and see what results unfold.”

Bodrum FK, which has reached the Turkish Süper Lig for the first time in its history, could not only take a crucial step toward survival with a positive result against Galatasaray but also become a key factor in determining this season’s champion.