Cesare Prandelli: 'Galatasaray need to step up their game against Arsenal'

Galatasaray manager Cesare Prandelli has urged his team to step up their game when they take on Arsenal in Wednesday night's Champions League clash at the Emirates Stadium.

Both sides are searching for their first win in Group D, as Arsene Wenger's side lost 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund in their first game, while the Turkish giants salvaged a 1-1 draw against Anderlecht.

Prandelli told Sky Sports News: "We are playing against a quality, experienced team at their own ground, and so will have to be a bit more controlled in our game.

"We should be running enough to close all of the gaps and we should play our own game. We will make sure whenever we lose the ball, we will get it back quicker.

"For us, it is important to get out as a team, to defend strong. We must have respect, that is important, but not be afraid."

Prandelli previously managed the Italy national football team, resigning after the Azzurri failed to make it past the group stages of the 2014 World Cup.