Turkish sports commentator Ibrahim Seten has claimed that Victor Osimhen declined to travel with Galatasaray for their Turkish Super Lig clash against Konyaspor due to knee pain. According to Seten, Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk had wanted the Nigerian striker to join the squad for the away fixture, but Osimhen opted to rest because of discomfort in his knee. Galatasaray went on to lose 2-0 away to Konyaspor in Osimhen’s absence, a result that has sparked discussions among fans and pundits about the team’s reliance on the Super Eagles forward. Speaking on the 343 Digital YouTube channel, Seten said information from Buruk’s camp suggested that Osimhen was not fully fit ahead of the encounter. “Information from Okan Buruk’s team indicates that Victor Osimhen did not want to come to Konya due to knee pain,” Seten stated. “Okan Buruk wanted him to come, but Osimhen said that despite Okan’s wishes, he was in pain and needed to rest,” he added. The development has raised concerns about Osimhen’s fitness ahead of Galatasaray’s crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff second leg against Juventus in Italy on Wednesday. Buruk will be hoping the striker recovers in time for the decisive encounter, as Galatasaray seek to overturn their first-leg deficit and progress further in Europe’s elite club competition. Osimhen has been a key figure for the Turkish giants this season, contributing important goals in both domestic and continental competitions. His availability could prove decisive as Galatasaray aim to bounce back from their league setback and keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Osimhen missed Konyaspor clash over knee pain, says Turkish commentator
