Galatasaray’s club vice‑president Mehmet Cibara has denied that the team’s pitch conditions contributed to the recent injuries of two key players. Speaking to the Turkish media outlet Habersarikirmizi, Cibara said the injuries were unrelated to the playing surface.
“The injuries have nothing to do with the pitch. Leao’s injury is completely different,” Cibara said. “Osimhen’s injury is something chronic. I won’t say more about him because we are in the international break.”
Leao suffered a high‑grade strain with significant bleeding during Galatasaray’s win against Amed SK last weekend. In contrast, Osimhen sustained a knee injury while the club beat Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League.
Both injuries have prompted concern among fans and analysts, but the club’s leadership has clarified that they are not linked to the pitch. No further details were provided about Osimhen’s condition during the international break.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
