Osimhen set to return to action against Liverpool after injury
Galatasaray fans can breathe a sigh of relief as star striker Victor Osimhen is expected to make his return in time for the club’s blockbuster Champions League clash against Liverpool on September 30.
The Nigerian forward suffered ligament damage during an international fixture against Rwanda, prompting immediate concern across Istanbul.
He was flown back to Turkey via private jet for urgent medical evaluation, where scans revealed tension and bleeding in his ankle ligaments.
Despite Osimhen’s eagerness to return quickly, Galatasaray’s medical team opted for caution, ruling him out of three key fixtures: domestic ties against Eyüpspor and Konyaspor, and the Champions League opener against Frankfurt.
Initial hopes of a swift recovery were dashed, but the club has now set its sights on the Liverpool match as his comeback date.
‘Victor is pushing hard, but we won’t take risks. The goal is to have him fully fit for Liverpool,’ a club source told Türkiye Newspaper.
The clash against Liverpool is one of Galatasaray’s most anticipated fixtures of the season, and Osimhen’s return could be a game-changer.
His presence not only boosts the team’s attacking threat but also lifts morale across the squad and fanbase.
The Nigerian is no stranger to Liverpool. He scored once in Napoli’s 4-1 demolition of the Premier League side in a Champions League tie at Diego Armando Maradona in Naples in September 2022.
