Osimhen Targets Aston Villa Return, Eyes Starting Role In Besiktas Derby
Nigerian Striker Could Make Galatasaray Squad For Champions League Clash After Three-Week Injury Lay-Off
Victor Osimhen is targeting a return to action for Galatasaray’s highly anticipated UEFA Champions League encounter against Aston Villa, with the Nigerian striker also hoping to be fit enough to start the Istanbul giants’ subsequent Turkish Super Lig derby against Beşiktaş.
According to Turkish sports broadcaster NTV Spor, the 2023 African Footballer of the Year, who sustained an injury during Galatasaray’s Champions League match against Stuttgart, has undergone surgery and is expected to spend approximately three weeks on the sidelines.
Osimhen is now working towards recovering in time for the Aston Villa fixture, with the report suggesting that he could be included in Galatasaray’s extended matchday squad for the European encounter.
However, his chances of featuring from the start appear more promising for the crucial league derby against Beşiktaş, where he could return to Okan Buruk’s starting XI.
The update offers encouragement to Galatasaray supporters, who have been without the Nigerian forward following his injury setback.
