Galatasaray have received a significant boost ahead of their top-of-the-table Süper Lig clash with Trabzonspor as striker Victor Osimhen has returned to first-team training. The Nigerian forward missed the weekend's 1-0 victory over Kocaelispor due to a muscle strain sustained in the 3-2 win against İstanbul Başakşehir before the international break.
Osimhen is the team's top scorer this season with 6 goals in just 4 appearances. After undergoing intensive treatment, the 27-year-old passed late fitness tests and was cleared by medical staff to rejoin the squad. Manager Okan Buruk welcomed the news, stating, "Osimhen’s return could not come at a better time."
THE LIONS' LEAGUE STANDING Galatasaray sit first in the Süper Lig with 13 points from 5 games, holding a one-point lead over Beşiktaş. Their most recent result was a 1-0 home win against Kocaelispor, secured by Abdülkerim Bardakcı's 71st-minute goal. While Osimhen returns, the club's injuries list still includes Günay Güvenç, Mario Lemina, and Wilfried Singo.
Osimhen's workload will be monitored over the next 48 hours to determine if he will start or be available from the bench against Trabzonspor. The Black Sea Storm, currently 9th in the league and led in attack by Mohamed Salah, will host the high-stakes derby at Papara Park on Saturday night.
Following this key away fixture, Galatasaray's next league match is at home against 5th-placed Rizespor on December 6th. Fans can check the full squad list and upcoming fixtures for all the latest updates.
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