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Osimhen injury concern for Galatasaray: Will he miss Kocaelispor and Salah's Trabzonspor?
Galatasaray has confirmed the injury that forced Victor Osimhen out against İstanbul Başakşehir, leaving a major question surrounding its star striker: will he be available for the upcoming Süper Lig matches against Kocaelispor and Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor?
The striker has an advanced-moderate strain in his right adductor muscle group, accompanied by bleeding and muscle damage, according to the results of an MRI and further examinations conducted at Acıbadem Hastanesi.
Galatasaray confirmed that Osimhen is undergoing treatment but did not provide a timetable for his return.
What is Victor Osimhen's injury?
Osimhen was forced off in the 33rd minute of Galatasaray's 3-2 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir after experiencing physical discomfort.
Before leaving the pitch, the striker had already made his mark, scoring the opening goal with a shot that struck the post before going in and was later confirmed by VAR.
Medical examinations after the match confirmed the right adductor injury.
The biggest question now surrounds his recovery time. Galatasaray has not announced how long Osimhen will be sidelined or confirmed which matches he could miss.
Kocaelispor and Salah's Trabzonspor await Galatasaray
Galatasaray's upcoming schedule makes Osimhen's situation particularly significant.
Galatasaray hosts Kocaelispor on September 13 before another major Süper Lig fixture just six days later.
On September 19, Galatasaray visits Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor in one of the most intriguing early-season matchups.
Osimhen's potential availability would add another major storyline to the game, with two of the Süper Lig's biggest names potentially going head-to-head: Osimhen and Salah.
For now, Galatasaray must wait to see how its striker responds to treatment before determining whether he will be available for those fixtures.
Osimhen's injury interrupts impressive scoring run
The injury comes with Osimhen in outstanding form.
His goal against İstanbul Başakşehir took his tally to six goals and two assists in four Süper Lig appearances.
Galatasaray also maintained its strong start with the 3-2 victory, secured by Gabriel Sara's 90th-minute winner.
Attention now turns to Osimhen's recovery and whether the striker can return in time for Galatasaray's upcoming Süper Lig challenges.
Galatasaray also confirmed that Mario Lemina underwent medical examinations and was diagnosed with an advanced-moderate strain in his right adductor muscle group, also accompanied by bleeding and muscle damage.
