Galatasaray boosted as Victor Osimhen set to return for Trabzonspor trip | OneFootball

Galatasaray have been handed a significant fitness lift before Saturday’s Süper Lig trip to Trabzonspor, with Victor Osimhen cleared to return. According to Turkish-Football.com, the striker could be involved at Papara Park after resuming first-team training.

The Nigerian forward sustained a muscle strain in the 3-2 win over İstanbul Başakşehir before the European break, then sat out the domestic victory against Kocaelispor.

The timing suits Okan Buruk. Galatasaray edged Kocaelispor 1-0 at the weekend, Abdülkerim Bardakcı rifling a 71st-minute screamer, yet the attack lacked its usual punch without their focal point.

After intensive treatment and positive responses in late fitness tests, medical staff approved his return to full work with the squad.

Buruk’s side are level with Beşiktaş at the top on 13 points, and Osimhen’s availability restores their most potent reference in a demanding away assignment.

Trabzonspor have stuttered early on, slipping to ninth after a 1-0 defeat to Konyaspor, but remain a serious proposition at home, with Mohamed Salah leading their line.

His workload will be monitored over the next 48 hours to decide whether he starts or comes off the bench, but his presence in the travelling squad offers a clear psychological and tactical lift.

Source: Turkish-Football.com

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