Galatasaray have confirmed that Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen has suffered a reasonable ankle ligament sprain and has begun therapy, however doubts stay over when the Tremendous Eagles ahead shall be match to return to motion.
The Turkish champions issued an official assertion on Tuesday following medical examinations performed on the membership’s companion hospital, revealing stretching and bleeding within the 25-year-old’s ankle ligaments.
“Within the examinations carried out at the moment at our sponsor hospital for our Soccer A Crew participant Victor Osimhen, a reasonable sprain (stretching and bleeding) was detected in his ankle ligaments and the required therapy has been initiated to ensure that our soccer participant to return to the sphere as quickly as potential,” Yener İnce, Galatasaray Soccer A Crew Physician was quoted within the official membership assertion.
Osimhen’s harm complicates Galatasaray’s September plans
The timing of the harm is a significant setback for Galatasaray, who face a packed September fixture checklist throughout home and European competitions.
Following their 3-1 win over Rizespor on 30 August, the Istanbul giants are making ready for a demanding run of matches:
Eyüpspor vs Galatasaray — 13 September (Süper Lig)
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray — 18 September (UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1)
Galatasaray vs Konyaspor — 22 September (Süper Lig)
Alanyaspor vs Galatasaray — 28 September (Süper Lig)
Galatasaray vs Liverpool — 30 September (UEFA Champions League, Matchday 2)
With such a busy schedule, Osimhen’s absence leaves head coach Okan Buruk dealing with vital choice complications, notably forward of the blockbuster Champions League fixtures towards Eintracht Frankfurt and Liverpool.
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Return date stays unsure
Whereas Galatasaray’s medical workforce has begun therapy, the membership has not supplied a definitive return date for Osimhen.
Relying on his progress, the Nigerian ahead might miss a number of key fixtures for each membership and nation, with restoration from ankle ligament accidents usually starting from two to 6 weeks.
The scenario shall be intently monitored by Galatasaray, the Tremendous Eagles’ teaching employees, and Nigerian followers alike, with hopes that Osimhen will get better in time for Nigeria’s remaining World Cup qualifiers and Galatasaray’s Champions League marketing campaign.
