14.04.2026 11:10
In Galatasaray, which has been experiencing point losses in the championship race, Okan Buruk, while wanting to bring back the injured Victor Osimhen to the field early before critical matches, made a 'We need you' call to the star player.
At Galatasaray, eyes turned to Victor Osimhen at the critical turn of the championship race. At the yellow-reds, coach Okan Buruk asked the star striker to make a sacrifice to return to the pitch early.
POINT LOSSES SOUNDED THE ALARM
The point losses experienced in recent weeks demoralized Galatasaray. With the defeat to Trabzonspor and the draw with Kocaelispor, the yellow-red team lost a significant advantage in the championship race. With these consecutive results, the reins in the title race passed to their rivals.
OSIMHEN'S ABSENCE WAS DEEPLY FELT
In the period when Nigerian star Victor Osimhen did not play, Galatasaray failed to display the expected performance in the league, cup, and European campaigns. The trouble in finding goals directly reflected on the team's results. Following this picture, the technical staff decided to accelerate the star player's return process.
PLAN FOR AN EARLY RETURN TO THE PITCH
Intensive work is being carried out for Osimhen, whose recovery process is ongoing under normal circumstances, to return to the pitch approximately 10 days earlier than planned. The medical team mobilized for the player to be able to play as soon as possible. The Genclerbirligi match stands out as the strongest possibility for the star striker's return.
"WE NEED YOU" MESSAGE
It was learned that coach Okan Buruk held a special meeting with Osimhen. It was stated that the experienced coach called out to the star player, saying, "I know you're not fully ready, but we need you. Don't leave us alone in this critical period."
ICARDI FAILED TO MEET EXPECTATIONS
Although eyes turned to Mauro Icardi in Osimhen's absence, the Argentine striker fell short of expectations. Icardi, who has shown a formless image in recent weeks, was ineffective in the Kocaelispor match despite being substituted into the game. It was indicated that the technical staff was not satisfied with the star player's performance and turned to alternative searches.