Midfielder out for two weeks, misses Sporting - Galatasaray | OneFootball

Galatasaray received very bad news from their medical department at the start of preparations for the European clash against Sporting. The Turkish side confirmed another major absence for the Champions League match at the José Alvalade Stadium.

The confirmation of Mario Lemina's unavailability came on top of the already known situation involving striker Victor Osimhen. The Gabonese midfielder suffered a muscle strain that will keep him off the pitch for at least two weeks after the match against Basaksehir.

The Istanbul club's hierarchy still held out hope that the midfielder could recover in time for the trip to Lisbon. However, further tests carried out this Sunday definitively ruled the playerand Osimhen out of the opening matchday of the competition.

Coach Okan Buruk is therefore left with very limited options in midfield and attack for the test on Portuguese soil. The list of absentees for Sporting's opponent is made even longer by the physical issue suffered by centre-back Wilfried Singo.

. The clash between Sporting and Galatasaray is scheduled for next Wednesday at 8 pm in Alvalade.

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