Osimhen’s absence exposes Gala’s struggles in title run-in

Galatasaray's pursuit of the Turkish Super Lig title is facing a significant hurdle with the prolonged absence of their key striker, Victor Osimhen. Since sustaining an arm injury on March 18, the Nigerian international has missed three league encounters, a period during which the team's performance has noticeably dipped.

This downturn has allowed rivals Fenerbahçe to narrow the points gap, intensifying the pressure on Galatasaray as the season enters its critical final stages. The team's struggles without their talisman are stark: only one win from the last three matches, yielding just four points out of a possible nine. This has reduced their once comfortable lead to a mere two points.

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Osimhen has started training. He will be in the squad for the weekend. Nothing has changed in my mind. We dropped points, we lost an advantage, but we never lost confidence in ourselves. I trust myself, my players, and our fans. We will celebrate the championship together.

Fans are growing increasingly concerned, with coach Okan Buruk facing pressure to reintegrate Osimhen as swiftly as possible. The Nigerian striker has begun non-contact training, offering a glimmer of hope for his return. He is expected to be available for selection soon, with a potential comeback for the crucial derby against Fenerbahçe on the horizon.

Osimhen's impact since joining Galatasaray has been substantial, contributing 12 goals and four assists in 19 league games, alongside seven goals in the Champions League. His absence has undeniably exposed the team's reliance on his offensive prowess, underscoring his vital role in their championship aspirations.

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We hope Victor Osimhen will be in the squad for the Gençlerbirliği match.