Manager Okan Buruk gives a positive update on the star striker’s fitness, presenting a major threat to a Liverpool defense fresh from a shocking defeat.
Galatasaray received a significant boost on the eve of their blockbuster Champions League clash with Liverpool, as manager Okan Buruk delivered an encouraging update on the fitness of star striker Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian forward, who has been sidelined with an ankle sprain, made a promising 10-minute cameo in a domestic match over the weekend. His return to action could not be better timed for the Turkish champions, who are looking to bounce back from a heavy 5-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt in their European opener.
“Osimhen has continued training. It was positive for us that he played 10 minutes in the last game,” Buruk stated in his pre-match press conference. “We will look at his situation today and decide.”
This news presents a fresh headache for a Liverpool side still reeling from a dramatic weekend defeat to Crystal Palace that ended their unbeaten Premier League run. The potential of facing Osimhen adds a dangerous new dimension to a Galatasaray attack that has already been firing on all cylinders domestically.
Fortunately for the Turkish giants, they have not been solely reliant on Osimhen. Veteran striker Mauro Icardi has been in scintillating form, netting five goals in six league games, proving that Liverpool’s recently frail defense will have to be wary of a dual threat come Tuesday night.
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