Galatasaray have issued a new fitness update on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, confirming he is undergoing light training as he recovers from an injury that will sideline him for the club’s crucial away fixture against Göztepe in the Trendyol Super Lig this Wednesday. This development comes as the title-chasing team prepares for a rescheduled league match without two key players, with Osimhen focused on rehabilitation and defender Abdülkerim Bardakcı suspended. The Super Eagles forward sustained the injury during Galatasaray’s recent return leg against Liverpool in European competition, after which he underwent a successful surgical procedure.
According to an official statement from the club, Osimhen has now begun his rehabilitation process, engaging in light running exercises on the field under the close supervision of a physiotherapist. This marks a positive step in the player’s journey back to full match fitness, though a concrete timeline for his return to action has not yet been provided. His absence will be felt by the league’s most prolific attack, as Galatasaray aims to secure vital points away at Göztepe to maintain pressure in an intensifying title race.
Despite this setback, Osimhen’s impact since joining the Istanbul giants has been significant. The former Napoli star has been a key figure for the side, contributing 12 league goals to help Galatasaray become the Super Lig’s highest-scoring team, with 63 goals in 27 matches. Across all competitions this season, the Nigeria international has made 29 appearances, netting an impressive 19 goals and providing seven assists for his teammates, underlining his importance to the squad’s ambitions.
The club’s medical and coaching staff will continue to monitor Osimhen’s progress closely, with fans eagerly awaiting his return to bolster their attacking options for the final stretch of the season. His recovery remains a priority as Galatasaray navigates a demanding schedule on multiple fronts, balancing domestic title aspirations with their continued campaigns in other tournaments. The team’s ability to cope without their star striker in the immediate future could prove pivotal in determining the outcome of this season’s tightly contested Super Lig championship.
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