Will Victor Osimhen be fit to face Liverpool?

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen's fitness ahead of the upcoming Champions League match against Liverpool remains uncertain. Osimhen recently returned from a three-week ankle injury layoff and featured as an 85th-minute substitute during Galatasaray’s 1-0 Super Lig win over Alanyaspor. The brief playing time was intended to help build his match fitness and allow him to gauge the pain from his injury.

Coach Okan Buruk acknowledged that Osimhen is not yet fully fit and is still playing through some discomfort. He revealed that Osimhen had not yet participated in full team training since returning from national duty, underlining the risk involved in rushing him into play. Buruk remarked, “It is positive that he played 10 minutes in the last match and continued training. We will look at his condition today and make a decision.”

Despite the cautious approach, Osimhen’s brief appearance gave hope for his availability at Anfield to face Liverpool on Tuesday. However, Buruk and the medical staff are assessing his recovery closely to ensure the striker is physically ready to handle the intensity of such an important fixture without aggravating his injury.

In summary, while Osimhen’s fitness is progressing positively, it remains uncertain if he will be fully match-fit to feature against Liverpool, with decisions pending on his condition after continued training sessions in the lead-up to the game.