Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has disclosed that the club will monitor Victor Osimhen’s recovery from his recent knee surgery on a daily basis rather than set a definite date for his return.
The Nigerian striker underwent a successful operation on his left knee after sustaining an injury during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League encounter against VfB Stuttgart.
An MRI scan subsequently revealed a loose fragment in the affected knee, making arthroscopic surgery necessary.
Speaking on Osimhen’s recovery, Buruk said the club would assess the striker’s condition regularly, adding that the ongoing international break would give him additional time to recover.
“We don’t have a definite timeline for Osimhen, just an estimate. The international break gave us a two-week gain. We will monitor his progress day by day,” Buruk said.
The Galatasaray manager stressed that the club would not rush the 27-year-old back into action at the expense of his fitness.
He explained that Osimhen’s return would depend on his recovery and medical assessments after the international break.
Galatasaray are expected to be without the former Napoli striker for their league fixture against Samsunspor on November 21.
However, reports in Turkey suggest that he could return for the club’s UEFA Champions League encounter against Aston Villa on November 24, depending on his recovery.
Osimhen’s injury is also a setback for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who are preparing for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Tanzania.
The striker has been a key player for Galatasaray this season, scoring 10 goals and providing three assists in 11 appearances across all competitions before the injury.
