Galatasaray On High Alert: 75 Million Euro Star Was Removed After Feeling Discomfort In His Hamstring During The Osimhen Injury World Cup Final
ISTANBUL / RABAT, Morocco – Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray’s Nigerian striker, sustained an injury during the most critical match for his country, causing distress for both his club and millions of Nigerian fans. Osimhen was substituted at halftime of the World Cup Qualifiers playoff final due to a leg discomfort, and his team, Nigeria, was subsequently eliminated from the World Cup by DR Congo in a penalty shootout.
This unfortunate incident during the Osimhen Injury World Cup final immediately raised major concerns for Galatasaray.
🤕 Hero Sidelined
Nigeria’s playoff final in Rabat, Morocco, was a fiercely contested match.
- The Injury: Osimhen could not continue play after feeling discomfort in the back of his leg (hamstring region) at halftime. Akor Adams was brought in as his replacement.
- Coach’s Statement: Nigerian Head Coach Eric Chelle confirmed the situation after the match: “Osimhen was taken off at halftime due to the discomfort he felt in the back of his leg.”
- Nigeria’s End: DR Congo won the match 4-3 on penalties, securing their World Cup ticket. This result ended Nigeria’s hopes, which Osimhen had kept alive with his 5 goals in the previous two matches.
🚨 GALATASARAY’S MAJOR CONCERN
This latest incident during the Osimhen Injury World Cup final has triggered a major alarm within the Yellow-Reds camp.
- Transfer Cost: Galatasaray, which signed the star player from Napoli for €75 million in late July, is particularly sensitive due to his injury history. This is the second injury he has sustained during an international break this season (he was also injured during the September international window against Rwanda). Therefore, the club is anxiously awaiting news regarding how long the player will be sidelined before the crucial league and Champions League fixtures.
- Next Steps: The star player’s condition will be clarified immediately upon his return to Istanbul, following a detailed medical check-up and MRI scan. The club’s health team is expected to issue a public update soon regarding the severity of the injury and the potential recovery timeline.
While Osimhen’s World Cup dream has ended, Galatasaray is hoping its star striker can return to the pitch as soon as possible.
