Galatasaray's best player injured, doubt for Sporting clash | OneFootball

Galatasaray have raised a question mark over Victor Osimhen’s availability against Sporting, after he went off injured in the match against Basaksehir, the Turkish side’s final test before their Champions League opener. Rafael Leão’s teammate had already scored in the 3-2 win, but left the pitch after 32 minutes, complaining of pain in his right leg.

At the end of the match, Okan Buruk was asked about the physical condition of his main striker and confirmed that tests will be needed to determine the extent of the problem. The Turkish coach revealed that the forward will undergo an MRI scan before any decision is made.

The situation is being monitored particularly closely by Galatasaray, since the clash with Sporting is scheduled for next Wednesday at Alvalade, in the opening round of the Champions League. Buruk hopes, however, that the injury is not serious enough to rule the striker out of the important European fixture.

The coach also reported physical issues for Mario Lemina, who was substituted at half-time in the match against Basaksehir. "We hope that in both cases it is nothing serious. We want to have them available for the Champions League," said the coach.

Before that, Osimhen will be assessed by Galatasaray’s medical staff through the MRI scan, an exam that should help clarify the severity of the injury. The striker is one of the Turkish side’s main attacking weapons, and his possible absence would be a major blow for the match against the Lions.

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