File photo: Victor Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is hopeful of returning to action for Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon next week after suffering a groin injury in Friday’s 3-2 victory over Istanbul Başakşehir, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Nigerian forward was substituted in the 33rd minute after picking up the injury, but he has downplayed concerns over his fitness and is targeting a return against the Portuguese side if he is deemed fit by the club’s medical and coaching staff.
“I have nothing, I didn’t want to risk myself. If our coach deems it appropriate for the Sporting Lisbon match, I want to be on the field,” Osimhen said.
Osimhen had earlier put Galatasaray ahead with a fine strike into the top corner after being set up by Lucas Torreira, before discomfort forced him off, with Barış Alper Yılmaz taking his place.
