29.11.2025 16:31
The Galatasaray management has taken action regarding Victor Osimhen, who has been injured twice while playing for the Nigeria National Team. The yellow-reds reacted to the way the player is utilized in the national team and contacted the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure that Osimhen joins the camp one day late for the crucial match against Monaco on December 9.
Victor Osimhen, who was transferred with a significant investment at the beginning of the season, returned to Galatasaray after being injured twice while playing for the Nigeria National Team. The star forward's absence from a total of 3 matches due to injury has tested the patience of the coaching staff.
Speaking after the Union SG match, Okan Buruk openly criticized, stating that players were "misused" in the national team. These statements caused a significant stir in the Nigerian press.
SURPRISING CONTACT WITH NIGERIA
According to AllNigeriaSoccer, the Galatasaray management reacted to Osimhen being played for 120 minutes in the Gabon match despite the 70-minute limit and held an official meeting with the Nigeria Football Federation. It was reported that the yellow-red management conveyed that the star striker should be "used more cautiously" in the national team.
SPECIAL REQUEST FOR THE MONACO MATCH
The Africa Cup of Nations starts on December 21. According to FIFA rules, players must be in camp on the Monday a week before the match. This means Osimhen will join the national team on December 8.
However, Galatasaray made a special request due to the critical away match against Monaco on December 9. It was requested that the star striker join the camp one day late to be able to play in the match. Galatasaray, which has not scored in two matches without Osimhen in Europe this season, sees the Monaco test as a "critical threshold."
EXPECTED TO BE IN THE DERBY
Victor Osimhen, whose treatment is in the final stage, is expected to be in the squad for the Fenerbahçe derby to be played on Monday in Kadıköy. This contact between Galatasaray and Nigeria regarding Osimhen once again highlighted how critical the star striker is for the team. The yellow-red management wants to see Osimhen on the field for both the derby and the Monaco match.