Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has provided an update on Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian striker suffered an injury during Friday night’s 3-2 victory over Istanbul Başakşehir.
Osimhen opened the scoring for the defending champions in the 13th minute, finishing clinically after latching onto a pass from Lucas Torreira.
The 27-year-old’s impressive start to the game was, however, cut short after he picked up an injury later in the first half.
The forward received treatment on the pitch before he was replaced by Barış Alper Yılmaz in the 33rd minute.
Buruk Confirms Groin Problem
Buruk revealed after the game that Osimhen felt discomfort in his groin and will undergo further medical checks to determine the extent of the injury.
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“Osimhen is also feeling something today. We need to see how things go,” Buruk told the club’s official website.
“The groin area is, of course, prone to injuries… It’s a relatively harmless area, healing much faster than the hamstring. That’s why it’s necessary to examine it and take MRIs.”
Galatasaray will now hope the injury is not serious, with another important fixture on the horizon.
Sporting Lisbon Test Looms
Osimhen faces a race to be fit for Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon next Tuesday.
The powerful striker has been in superb form this season, registering six goals and two assists in four league appearances for the Yellow and Reds.
By Adeboye Amosu
