Galatasaray striker victor Osimhen sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty with Nigeria, casting doubt on his availability for teh upcoming Turkish Super Lig derby against Fenerbahçe on December 1. the 26-year-old forward suffered the injury in a match against the Democratic Republic of Congo and has undergone medical evaluation upon returning to Istanbul. Despite a prognosis that suggests a challenging recovery timeline, reports indicate Osimhen is determined to play in the highly anticipated match.
A key Galatasaray player, Victor Osimhen, suffered an injury during international duty with Nigeria in a match against the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving fans concerned ahead of a crucial stretch of games for the Turkish powerhouse.
Osimhen was forced off the pitch in the first half and did not return for the second. Subsequent tests revealed a hamstring strain, and Galatasaray confirmed the injury in a club statement: “Our player Victor Osimhen’s MRI examination performed on November 19 at our sponsor hospital Acıbadem revealed a moderate strain (strain and bleeding) in the left posterior muscle, and his treatment has begun.”
GALATASARAY UPDATE
As Galatasaray continued training in preparation for their upcoming match against Gençlerbirliği, the club released an update on Friday regarding Osimhen’s condition. The statement indicated that the forward was working in the gym with a physiotherapist as part of his recovery.
“NO MATTER WHAT”
With the highly anticipated Super Lig derby against Fenerbahçe scheduled for December 1, all eyes are on Osimhen’s recovery. According to recent reports, the star striker has made a firm decision regarding his availability for the crucial match.
Takvim reports that Galatasaray team doctor Yener İnce spoke with Osimhen after the MRI results. İnce reportedly told the player, “Your injury doesn’t look like it will heal quickly! The Fenerbahçe derby is on December 1st, and it looks difficult for you to be ready for that game.”
The report claims Osimhen’s response was telling. The 26-year-old reportedly told İnce, “No matter what, I will play in the derby,” demonstrating his determination to feature in the Fenerbahçe clash.
Osimhen will miss Galatasaray’s upcoming Super Lig match against Gençlerbirliği and the Champions League fixture against Union Saint Gilloise on November 25. The derby is slated for December 1.
