Çınar tells Osimhen: Ignore Galatasaray VP's 'chronic injury' comment
Galatasaray Vice President Mehmet Cibara sparked outrage yesterday when he described Victor Osimhen's injury as a "chronic" problem. The remark drew immediate backlash from Galatasaray fans, some demanding his resignation. Cibara quickly apologised, clarifying he meant "acute" not "chronic."
Football commentator Ilgaz Çınar, speaking to Habersarikirmizi, advised Osimhen not to take the VP's statements seriously. Çınar referenced the earlier incident involving Galatasaray's social media manager that contributed to Osimhen's move from Napoli last summer.
For Nigerian fans, this matters because Osimhen remains the Super Eagles' talisman. His fitness and mental state at club level directly affect national team prospects. The VP's public gaffe—corrected or not—signals organisational instability at a club where Osimhen has scored 12 goals in 15 appearances this season.
Osimhen has not publicly responded. Galatasaray sits top of the Turkish Süper Lig, and Osimhen's form has been pivotal. The club's next league match is against Beşiktaş this weekend.
Will this latest off-field noise disrupt Osimhen's focus, or does his current form suggest he's tuned out the drama?