Galatasaray coach: Osimhen is 50-50 for Tottenham Europa League game

Galatasaray coach, Okan Buruk says the final decision on whether Victor Osimhen will play some part against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday in a Europa League matchday four game at the Rams Park in Istanbul.

Osimhen returned to training on Tuesday after a few days out and Buruk said at his pre-match press conference that the decision whether the Nigeria international will be available for selection will be made after Wednesday’s training session.

‘Yesterday (Tuesday) Osimhen trained, we will make a decision about him, we will also make a decision about the other players on Wednesday,’ Buruk said.

Buruk is seeking to become the Turkish coach with the most wins in the Europa League. The 51 year old has won eight and drawn two of the 15 games he has taken charge of in the competition for Galatasaray and Basaksehir FK.

Osimhen on his part will be looking to play his ninth game and score his fifth goal in the competition.

The 25 year old will also be looking to secure his first win against an English opposition in the competition after helping Napoli force Leicester City to a 2-2 in September 2021 at the King Power stadium where he netted twice in the final 20 minutes to secure the point on the road.