An injury to Victor Osimhen has emerged as a potential disruption to Galatasaray's Süper Lig title charge. The striker suffered an advanced-moderate strain in his right adductor muscle group, accompanied by bleeding and muscle damage, during the 3-2 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir. The medical report released this week raises major questions about his availability for the upcoming league matches against Kocaelispor on September 13 and Trabzonspor on September 19.
Galatasaray currently sits top of the Süper Lig with 10 points from 4 games. In a season where the team has scored 12 and conceded 6 goals, Osimhen's contribution of 6 goals and 2 assists in those four league appearances has been vital.
The injury struck in the 33rd minute of the match against İstanbul Başakşehir. Osimhen had just opened the scoring, with his goal confirmed by VAR after hitting the post, but was forced off shortly after. The club confirmed the news, stating it "has confirmed the injury that forced Victor Osimhen out against İstanbul Başakşehir, leaving a major question surrounding its star striker: will he be available for the upcoming Süper Lig matches against Kocaelispor and Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor?"
Midfielder Mario Lemina sustained a similar advanced-moderate adductor strain with bleeding and muscle damage in the same match. The simultaneous absence of two key players presents a significant selection headache for the coaching staff. How the team will cover these gaps within the current squad structure is now a pressing issue. Victor Osimhen had started the season in spectacular form. His six goals in four league games account for half of the team's total of 12. In his absence, the goal-scoring burden will fall on other forwards and attacking midfielders. Galatasaray's next Süper Lig fixture is at home to Kocaelispor on September 13. This is followed by a tough trip to face Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor on September 19.
The club has not provided a timetable for Osimhen's return. Recovery from adductor strains of this nature can vary. Monitoring by the medical team will determine the player's comeback date. For the latest updates on the team's injury status, you can visit our injuries section. Galatasaray, protecting a narrow lead at the summit, faces a critical period. The matches against Kocaelispor and Trabzonspor are viewed as games where dropping points could be costly in the early season. The team's recent form of WWWD from the last four games shows they have been consistent.
This busy schedule shows the importance of the squad's depth. With key players like Osimhen and Lemina sidelined, others will need to step up. Galatasaray's next league encounter after this period is against 7th-placed Rizespor at home on December 6, 2026.
