Victor Osimhen's return process and health status at Galatasaray
The coaching staff and medical team are closely monitoring the return of Victor Osimhen, who has been away from the team for a month due to a groin injury.
While the countdown continues for the return of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, who has been away from the pitch for about a month due to a groin strain, head coach Okan Buruk and the medical team are closely monitoring the player's condition.
Injury Process and Treatment
The Nigerian center-forward, who has been away from the team since September 4 due to a groin strain, has started training after returning to Istanbul. According to a report by Nevzat Dindar from Milliyet Newspaper, the player went to his home country during the international break and spent part of his treatment process in Nigeria.
Kasımpaşa Match and Risk Status
While there is a possibility that Osimhen may be given playing time in the Süper Lig match against Kasımpaşa, the coaching staff does not want to take any risks regarding the player's condition. A decision on whether he will play in the Kasımpaşa match will be made after evaluations by the medical team.
Priority is the Barcelona Match
It is stated that head coach Okan Buruk is in constant contact with the medical staff, and if a picture emerges that does not risk his condition for the Barcelona match, the 27-year-old striker may be given a chance against Kasımpaşa. It is expressed that Osimhen prioritizes the Barcelona match in his return schedule.
Training and Physical Condition
The Galatasaray camp will not act hastily in using the player in the Kasımpaşa match, and Osimhen's training performance and physical condition in the coming days will be closely monitored. While the yellow-reds continue their preparations at the Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay Facilities, Osimhen carried out individual work in the gym.
Missed Matches and Past Seasons
The Nigerian footballer, who has been away from the pitch for 34 days due to the groin strain he suffered on September 4, has missed 3 matches for Galatasaray during this period. Drawing attention with his injury history in recent years, Osimhen had been away from the team for a total of 85 days and missed 14 matches in the 2025/26 season.