Osimhen's Injury Hurting Galatasaray and Turkish League

Mustafa Denizli, a Turkish analyst, emphasized the significant impact of Victor Osimhen's absence on Galatasaray and the Turkish Super Lig. Osimhen, a Nigerian international, is currently rehabilitating from surgery following an injury sustained during a UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool at Anfield last month.

Galatasaray has faced challenges in maintaining consistency, having failed to secure victories in two of their last three matches, earning only four points out of a possible nine. Although they remain at the top of the league table, their lead has diminished to just two points over Fenerbahçe, with Trabzonspor also within reach as five matches remain.

Denizli noted that Osimhen's absence negatively affects the performance of his teammates and is not solely about individual contributions. The medical staff at Galatasaray is making every effort to ensure Osimhen regains fitness in time for a crucial title-defining match against Istanbul rival Fenerbahçe on April 26, 2026.