Aside from difficulties in scoring in the two matches, the team has displayed vulnerabilities in their offensive press. After falling to Frankfurt and US Gilloise without Osimhen, they forfeited their €4.2 million Champions League bonus.

Fenerbahçe claimed the Super Cup while the Nigerian player participated in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

During his absence, the team frequently stalled, particularly when behind! Osimhen’s inspiring impact was clear when he was on the field, but in his absence, comebacks grew significantly more challenging.

The Galatasaray forward sustained a fractured right forearm during a UEFA Champions League game versus Liverpool in March 2026, after a confrontation with Ibrahima Konaté.

Following a successful operation, he is participating in non-contact training and, having missed games in March and early April, he is expected to play against Fenerbahçe on April 26, with a possibility of returning earlier against Gençlerbirliği on April 22.

Osimhen, vital for Galatasaray this season with 19 goals and 7 assists, was left out of Nigeria’s squad for March friendlies to concentrate on recovery