Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has intensified his recovery efforts, offering Galatasaray a potential boost as they push to defend their league title.
Osimhen has been sidelined with an arm injury picked up during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League encounter with Liverpool last month.
The former Napoli striker has since undergone successful surgery and spent the past week focusing on gym-based rehabilitation as he works his way back to full fitness.
Osimhen Steps Up Comeback Bid As Galatasaray Enter Crucial Title Run-In
Fresh updates from Galatasaray indicate that Victor Osimhen has advanced in his rehabilitation, now taking part in on-field running drills under the guidance of his physiotherapist.
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The 27-year-old is projected to rejoin full team training by April 20, potentially putting him in line for a return in the high-profile Intercontinental Derby against Fenerbahçe just days later.
Galatasaray, who host Göztepe on Wednesday evening, have clearly felt the impact of his absence, with some observers pointing to a heavy dependence on the Nigerian forward.
A disappointing 2-1 loss to Trabzonspor last weekend has further increased the pressure on manager Okan Buruk as the Süper Lig title race tightens.
Buruk himself acknowledged that Osimhen’s absence has affected the team’s attacking flow and pressing intensity.
Still, this encouraging recovery progress offers a timely lift for the Yellow-Reds as they aim to hold onto top spot.
Amid the uncertainty, speculation continues over Buruk’s future, while several elite European clubs are reportedly on alert should Osimhen become available. The Nigerian striker remains widely regarded as one of the top forwards in Europe, capable of elevating leading sides such as Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain.
