Victor Osimhen has a 51 percent chance of playing in Galatasaray’s Süper Lig match against Gençlerbirliği on April 18, according to Turkish journalist Çağatay Çelik, citing sources close to the club’s medical team.
The Nigeria international, on loan from Napoli, is managing a minor injury. While the medical staff have cleared him for squad selection and possible substitute minutes likely with a protective brace he is not fully match-sharp for 90 minutes. Coach Okan Buruk included him in the traveling squad but plans a careful approach to avoid any setback, especially with the Fenerbahçe derby on the horizon.
Galatasaray face Gençlerbirliği at Eryaman Stadyumu in Ankara, with kick-off scheduled for either 17:00 or 19:00. Though the match is important for domestic league points, club officials are prioritizing Osimhen’s long-term fitness over short-term gain.