Osimhen Excluded from Galatasaray's Cup Match for Recovery

Victor Osimhen was not included in Galatasaray's travel party for the Ziraat Turkish Cup fixture against Alanyaspor, as clarified by the club. The decision was part of a planned recovery program rather than due to injury concerns.

Osimhen is currently undergoing an individualized training schedule to focus on active recovery, especially given the congested fixture calendar. Galatasaray emphasized the importance of carefully managing key players during this period, which also includes Urcan Ak, Davinson Sánchez, and Mario Lemina, who are on similar individualized training programs.

Despite missing the cup tie, Osimhen has had a prolific season, scoring 17 goals and providing six assists in 25 appearances, playing a crucial role in Galatasaray's title push. His absence is seen as a precautionary measure to ensure he remains fully fit for crucial fixtures later in the season.