Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has addressed concerns over Victor Osimhen's injury after the Nigerian striker was forced off during their 3-2 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir. The 27-year-old forward appeared to suffer a muscle problem in the 33rd minute, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming Champions League match against Sporting CP.
Before his injury, Osimhen had scored Galatasaray's opening goal. This contribution extended his remarkable start, giving him eight goal involvements in just four appearances. He has found the net against Corum, Erzurumspor, and Goztepe, scoring in every Galatasaray match this campaign.
The Galatasaray head coach provided an update on the situation post-match. Buruk stated, "Lemina had groin pain during yesterday's training. Osimhen also felt something today. We need to see their MRIs."
Osimhen was seen walking and smiling after the match, suggesting the injury might not be severe. However, the club conducted an MRI scan to assess the extent of the problem. The results will determine his availability for both the European fixture and the upcoming Süper Lig match against Kocaelispor at Rams Park next weekend.
The Turkish giants remain unbeaten after five rounds, sitting atop the Süper Lig standings. As of September 7, 2026, Galatasaray leads with 10 points, holding a one-point advantage over Beşiktaş. Their record from four matches reads 3 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses, with recent form showing WWWD. The team has scored 12 goals while conceding 6, giving them a +6 goal difference.
Galatasaray's next league fixture is at home against 7th-placed Rizespor on December 6, 2026. The complete schedule is available on our fixtures page.
The victory didn't come easily for Galatasaray. Despite Osimhen's early strike, Eldor Shomurodov equalized for Istanbul Basaksehir via a controversial penalty in the 60th minute. Lucas Torreira restored Galatasaray's lead eight minutes later, but Davinson Sanchez's own goal in the 76th minute leveled the score again. Deep into stoppage time, Gabriel Sara scored a magnificent free kick to secure a dramatic 3-2 win.
This result maintained Galatasaray's unbeaten start to the season through five matches. The team showed resilience despite injury concerns, preserving their position at the summit. Okan Buruk's squad, now faces a challenging schedule.
Until Victor Osimhen's injury status becomes clear, speculation will continue about who might replace the Super Eagles star. For all injury updates concerning the team, visit our dedicated injuries page. Galatasaray hosts Rizespor at Rams Park on December 6, 2026.
