Turkish soccer switch professional Süleyman Rodop has revealed that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen performed his facet’s UEFA Champions League tie towards Liverpool with painkiller injections.
Recall that Osimhen’s first-half penalty gave the Turkish Süper Lig champions a 1-0 victory towards Liverpool at Rams Park.
Earlier than the encounter, Osimhen had sustained an ankle ligament damage towards Rwanda in a World Cup qualifier whereas on worldwide obligation with the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria a couple of weeks in the past.
“Victor Osimhen performed the Liverpool match with painkiller injections,” Rodop was quoted by Habersarikirmizi as saying.
“A day earlier than the match, he stated, ‘I’ve to play on this match, I’ll play with injections if crucial.’
“Whether or not Victor Osimhen will play within the Beşiktaş match will likely be decided in a day or two.”
Galatasaray’s subsequent fixture is towards Beşiktaş within the Süper Lig this weekend.