Victor Osimhen is expected to make his long-awaited return for Galatasaray in their Turkish Cup quarter-final encounter against Gençlerbirli?i at RAMS Park, Nigeriasoccernet.com understands.
The Nigerian striker has been sidelined for the club’s last four matches due to an arm injury sustained earlier in the season. Although he was named in the squad for the recent league meeting with Gençlerbirli?i, he remained an unused substitute.
However, there has been a positive development in his recovery, with Osimhen completing full training with his teammates on Monday, signaling his readiness to gradually return to competitive action.
According to reports from Turkish outlet Sabah, the 27-year-old forward is expected to feature briefly in the cup tie, with plans for him to play between 15 to 20 minutes as he builds match fitness ahead of the crucial Istanbul derby against Fenerbahçe.
Galatasaray head into the fixture in strong form, remaining unbeaten in their last 10 Turkish Cup matches, scoring 24 goals and conceding just eight. Victory over Gençlerbirli?i would see them advance to the semi-finals, where they will face either Samsunspor or Trabzonspor.
Osimhen’s return is expected to provide a significant boost for the Yellow and Reds as they approach a decisive phase in both domestic and cup competitions.