Turkey: Galatasaray boss signals swift injury comeback for Osimhen

Sport Turkey: Galatasaray boss signals swift injury comeback for Osimhen Published on April 9, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk has hinted Victor Osimhen could return early from injury, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen underwent surgery two weeks ago after sustaining an arm injury in Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool. The powerful striker was initially expected to be sidelined until the end of the month. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); After spending last week in the gym, the Nigeria international started work with the physiotherapist on Tuesday. Buruk revealed that Osimhen could be included in the squad for the Yellow and Reds clash with Gençlerbirliği in two weeks. “Osimhen has started running again. It will be difficult for him to return this weekend, but I think he could be included in the squad for the Gençlerbirliği match. “He will play the following week if conditions are right,” Buruk said. Galatasaray defeated Göztepe 3-1 on Wednesday night to boost their chances of winning a third consecutive league title. Don't Miss UCL: ‘Disappointing, difficult to understand’ – Atlético Madrid players angry after 2-0 win at Barça You may like Transfer: Ex-Liverpool star tells Osimhen Premier League club to join Turkey: Osimhen steps up recovery from injury Turkey: Beşiktaş hit by Ndidi injury setback Turkey: Wilfred Ndidi suspended for one game Turkey: Onuachu closes in on historic Trabzonspor record Turkey: Trabzonspor striker Onuachu on verge of becoming highest-scoring foreigner

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