UCL: uncertainty around Osimhen ahead of the showdown with Juventus

With the fitness of their Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in doubt after a knee injury, Galatasaray holds its breath ahead of hosting Juventus for the Champions League return leg.

On the eve of the Champions League return leg against Juventus, Galatasaray holds its breath. According to information from the Daily Post, Victor Osimhen’s participation is still in doubt. The Nigerian striker, knee-injured, had already been ruled out for the trip to Konyaspor this weekend (the Istanbul side’s 2-0 defeat).

On Sunday, the former Lille player settled for a gym session, as reported by the club’s official site. A signal that bodes nothing good for coach Okan Buruk, as his side approaches this return leg with a comfortable advantage (5-2 from the away leg).

Nevertheless, the Nigerian striker’s contribution had been decisive in the away leg, with two decisive assists to show for it. With six goals and two assists in seven appearances in the competition this season, the 27-year-old player embodies a large part of Turkish hopes for qualification. His potential absence would be a major blow for the Old Lady.