By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has given an update on Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian striker was forced off injured in Friday’s 3-2 win over Istanbul Başakşehir, Prompt News Online reports.
Osimhen made a bright start to the encounter, firing Galatasaray ahead in the 13th minute after connecting with a pass from Lucas Torreira.
His night, however, ended prematurely after he suffered a groin problem midway through the first half.
The 27-year-old received medical attention on the pitch before making way for Barış Alper Yılmaz in the 33rd minute.
Speaking after the game, Buruk confirmed that Osimhen felt discomfort in his groin and revealed that further tests will be carried out to establish the seriousness of the injury.
“Osimhen is also feeling something today. We need to see how things go,” Buruk told the club’s official website.
“The groin area is, of course, prone to injuries… It’s a relatively harmless area, healing much faster than the hamstring. That’s why it’s necessary to examine it and take MRIs.”
Osimhen has been in outstanding form for the Turkish champions this season, scoring six goals and providing two assists in four league appearances.
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