Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been dominated out of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League match because of a minor hamstring harm.
The Nigerian ahead picked up the harm throughout Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier in opposition to DR Congo final Sunday and was taken off at half-time. He returned to Istanbul instantly for evaluation and remedy.
Checks carried out by Galatasaray confirmed a small hamstring tear, which is able to maintain him out for just a few days. In consequence, he additionally missed the membership’s 3–2 dwelling win over Genclerbirligi within the Turkish Tremendous Lig on Saturday. Osimhen, nonetheless, was seen within the stands supporting his teammates and later left the stadium with fellow Nigerian Henry Onyekuru.
Osimhen has been in good type within the Champions League, scoring six objectives and main the competitors’s scoring chart. He had featured in Galatasaray’s final three matches within the match after lacking the opening recreation in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt. His absence on Tuesday in opposition to Royale Union SG means rivals similar to Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé now have an opportunity to catch up.
Galatasaray will examine Osimhen’s health once more on Friday to determine when he can return. The membership hopes he’ll recuperate in time for Monday’s league match in opposition to fierce rivals Fenerbahçe, one of many greatest fixtures in Turkish soccer.
The Turkish champions stay cautious, eager to keep away from any setback for a participant who has grow to be considered one of their most vital stars this season.
