Victor Osimhen Suffers Injury Scare in Galatasaray Win Over Istanbul Başakşehir

Galatasaray are assessing the fitness of Victor Osimhen after the striker sustained an injury issue during their dramatic 3-2 victory against Istanbul Başakşehir.

The Nigerian international had delivered an immediate impact for the reigning Turkish champions, breaking the deadlock inside the opening 13 minutes. Latching onto a well-timed delivery from midfielder Lucas Torreira, Osimhen produced a clinical finish to hand Okan Buruk’s side the early advantage.

However, what started as a productive outing turned into a source of concern for the Istanbul giants when the forward picked up an injury problem later in the contest.

Following the final whistle in the five-goal thriller, Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk addressed the situation surrounding his marquee attacker. While the victory secured crucial league points, the physical condition of Osimhen remains a central talking point for the technical staff ahead of upcoming domestic and continental commitments.

Galatasaray's medical department is expected to conduct further evaluations to determine the exact extent of the knock and whether the striker faces any spell on the sidelines.

Osimhen's sharp start to the encounter against Başakşehir once again underlined his importance in leading the line for the Istanbul outfit. His combination with Torreira provided early momentum in a match that ultimately required Galatasaray to dig deep to secure all three points.

With a demanding schedule across competitions, Buruk and his coaching staff will be hopeful that the setback is minor, ensuring the talismanic forward remains available for selection in the coming weeks.