10.11.2026 09:40
It has been claimed that the return times of Victor Osimhen and Rafael Leao, who have been away from the field due to injuries at Galatasaray, may be extended. It was stated that Osimhen, who underwent knee surgery, will not be able to play in the Samsunspor, Aston Villa and Beşiktaş matches, while it was claimed that Leao could be out for 5-6 weeks. The Portuguese star is expected to miss 6 critical matches.
Injury problems at Galatasaray continue to affect the technical staff's plans. New developments have occurred regarding the recovery processes of the yellow-reds' two important names in the attacking line, Victor Osimhen and Rafael Leao. According to a report by Türkiye newspaper, the return of both stars to the pitch could take longer than initial estimates.
OSIMHEN ALSO ABSENT FOR THE BEŞİKTAŞ DERBY
It was stated that Victor Osimhen, whose treatment continued in hospital after the operation he underwent on his knee, will be delayed in returning to the pitch. It was reported that the Nigerian striker will not be able to play in the Süper Lig match against Samsunspor, as well as the Champions League clash against Aston Villa and the Beşiktaş derby.
It was stated that the definitive planning regarding Osimhen's recovery process will be made 10 days later. The date of the star footballer's return to the pitch will become clear according to his health condition during this process.
LEAO'S INJURY WILL TAKE LONGER THAN EXPECTED
Another piece of bad news at Galatasaray came from Rafael Leao. Initially, a treatment period of about one month was envisaged for the Portuguese footballer, who was found to have a high-grade strain and bleeding in his right upper hamstring. However, according to the latest assessments, it was suggested that Leao's return to the pitch could take 5-6 weeks.
It was stated that after a one-month treatment period, the Portuguese star will do strengthening exercises for about a week, and he is not expected to play matches with the team before these exercises are completed.
LEAO WILL MISS EXACTLY 6 MATCHES
It was stated that if his injury is prolonged, Rafael Leao will not be able to play in Galatasaray's next 6 matches. The Portuguese footballer is expected to be absent for his team in the matches against Samsunspor, Aston Villa, Beşiktaş, Çaykur Rizespor, AEK, and Eyüpspor.
TWO IMPORTANT ABSENCES IN THE ATTACKING LINE
The fact that Osimhen and Leao will be away from the pitch in the same period will narrow Galatasaray's options in the attacking line. While the situations of the two stars are expected to become clear especially before the Aston Villa match and the Beşiktaş derby, the technical staff will need to create a new attacking plan using the available players. There is not yet a finalized schedule regarding the return dates of either player at the yellow-reds.