Osimhen Expected to Resume Training After Injury Layoff
Victor Osimhen, 27, is slated to resume individual training before the end of the week after sustaining an injury against Istanbul Başakşehir.
In Brief
- •Victor Osimhen, 27, is slated to resume individual training before the end of the week after sustaining an injury against Istanbul Başakşehir.
- •He has missed Galatasaray’s last three matches and Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games against Madagascar and Guinea‑Bissau.
- •Treatment is progressing successfully and is on schedule, according to Turkish newspaper Sabah.
- •Osimhen is projected to return for the Turkish Super Lig clash against Kasımpaşa after the international break, potentially starting the Champions League home game against Barcelona.
Why It Matters
The striker’s return is pivotal for Galatasaray’s domestic and European campaigns, as he is a primary goal‑scoring threat. His absence also disrupted Nigeria’s qualification push, underscoring the dual impact of player fitness on both club and national team performance.
Key Details
- Matches Missed
- 3
- Recovery Status
- On schedule
- Expected Return Match
- Galatasaray vs Kasımpaşa (Turkish Super Lig)
- Potential Champions League Start
- Against Barcelona
- Age
- 27
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