What Osimhen asked from Okan Buruk became a sensation.

29.11.2025 13:30

Galatasaray's star striker Victor Osimhen personally conveyed to head coach Okan Buruk that he wants to play in the Fenerbahçe derby despite his injury. Osimhen told Buruk, "Coach, this derby is very important for us. No matter what, I want to play. Let me play." Buruk and his team were pleased with the star striker's determined attitude, but the decision regarding the risk will depend on an assessment by the medical team.

Victor Osimhen, who returned injured from the Nigeria National Team, is continuing his treatment without slowing down. The star player's only goal is the Fenerbahçe derby, as he was not risked in the match against Union SG due to ongoing pain. The medical team has been conducting special work for Osimhen for days.

UNEXPECTED MOVE: I NEED TO BE ON THE FIELD

Before the recovery training in Kemerburgaz, a surprising development occurred. Osimhen approached head coach Okan Buruk and said, "Coach, this derby is very important for us. No matter what, I want to play. Let me play."

ÖZBEK HAD SAID "HE WILL BE IN THE SQUAD FOR THE DERBY"

Buruk and his team were pleased with the star striker's determined attitude, while the decision regarding the risk will depend on the evaluation to be made with the medical team. President Dursun Özbek also expressed hopeful statements the other day, saying, "We expect Osimhen to be in the squad for the derby."

CRITICAL TRAINING

The situation in today's training will provide the clearest indication of whether Osimhen will take the field in Kadıköy. Whether the player will play with an injection will also be determined after this evaluation. On the Galatasaray side, the expectation is clear... If Osimhen is on the field for the derby, the game plan will be completely shaped around him.