Paul Onuachu faces injury setback ahead of Galatasaray clash

Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu has suffered an injury setback that is expected to rule him out of the upcoming marquee match against Galatasaray. The 32-year-old Nigerian forward, who won the Süper Lig Golden Boot last season, has struggled with fitness following a brace scored against Gençlerbirliği that resulted in him being forced off the pitch.

Onuachu's absence is a significant blow for Trabzonspor, as he serves as the team's primary attacking focal point. The injury also casts doubt on his availability for the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, during the upcoming international window. He is typically the main alternative for the squad when Victor Osimhen is unavailable.

In a recent league match against Konyaspor, opposing coach İlhan Palut noted that his team specifically prioritized nullifying Onuachu, even ranking him as a greater tactical threat than Mohamed Salah. Despite passing a late fitness test to play the full 90 minutes in that encounter, Onuachu was unable to register a shot or find significant rhythm.