Galatasaray’s head coach, Okan Buruk, has raised concerns about striker Victor Osimhen’s recent injury following a collision with Kasimpasa goalkeeper Andreas Gianniotis. Osimhen, who had scored twice to give Galatasaray a 2-0 lead within the first 28 minutes, was forced off the field shortly after the second half began. Despite his contributions, the team eventually settled for a 3-3 draw.
Buruk expressed frustration over the demanding match schedule, blaming the heavy fixture congestion for injuries. He highlighted the club’s struggle to maintain player fitness, noting that Osimhen’s injury could potentially keep him out of Nigeria’s crucial October matches against Libya.
The coach emphasized how the team’s performance dipped after losing key players like Osimhen and Sallai, stating that the substitutes failed to impact the game as expected. He also criticized the scheduling, suggesting it contributes to player fatigue and injuries.
Galatasaray now faces uncertainty as they await updates on Osimhen’s recovery timeline.
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