Turkey: Galatasaray boss bemoans Osimhen absence after Kocaelispor draw
Sport Turkey: Galatasaray boss bemoans Osimhen absence after Kocaelispor draw Published on April 13, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk has confessed his side have struggled in the absence of Victor Osimhen,DAILY POST reports. Osimhen has not make an appearance for the Yellow and Reds since injuring his forearm in the UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool last month. The title holders have suffered a dip in form in the forward’s absence. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Galatasaray have won once, and lost twice in their last three games. Buruk’s side played out a 1-1 draw against Kocaelispor on Sunday. “The game with Osimhen is also valuable and important. It was tough without Osimhen,” Buruk said after the stalemate with Kocaelispor. Don't Miss Turkey: Osimhen’s absence negatively affecting our entire league – Mustafa Denizli You may like Turkey: Osimhen’s absence negatively affecting our entire league – Mustafa Denizli Turkey: Osimhen returns to Galatasaray training after surgery Turkey: Onuachu ruled out of Trabzonspor vs Alanyaspor with injury Turkey: Galatasaray boss signals swift injury comeback for Osimhen Transfer: Ex-Liverpool star tells Osimhen Premier League club to join Turkey: Osimhen steps up recovery from injury