Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has provided a new update on the injury status of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, indicating that the club is monitoring his recovery day by day without a fixed timeline for his return to action.
Osimhen, 27, did not feature in Galatasaray’s 4-3 victory over Amed SK in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. The absence follows a knee injury sustained during the club's previous Champions League match against Stuttgart. Galatasaray had previously announced that Osimhen underwent a successful surgical procedure to address the issue.
Addressing the uncertainty surrounding the striker's return, Buruk emphasized that the current assessment is an estimate rather than a definite schedule. "We don’t have a definite timeline for Osimhen, just an estimate," Buruk said, as quoted by Yağız Sabuncuoğlu.
"The international break gave us a two-week gain. We will monitor his progress day by day," Buruk added.
The upcoming international break has provided the squad with a two-week period of rest, which the management views as a positive development for Osimhen's rehabilitation. Despite this additional time, the club remains cautious about projecting a specific date for his return to the pitch.
Based on the current recovery trajectory, Osimhen is expected to miss Galatasaray's next scheduled fixture against Samsunspor, which is set to take place on Saturday, 21 November 2026.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
