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Galatasaray squad stability and Osimhen injury update

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Galatasaray has entered the new season by retaining the core of its championship-winning squad, including İlkay Gündoğan, Lucas Torreira, Davinson Sanchez, and Abdülkerim Bardakcı. The attacking lineup features Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sane, and Barış Alper Yılmaz. Victor Osimhen’s recovery from the right adductor muscle strain sustained against Başakşehir on September 4 has progressed. Following physiotherapy in Lagos, Nigeria, Osimhen returned to Istanbul to begin individual training sessions at the Florya Kemerburgaz Facilities. Manager Okan Buruk has been managing his return carefully to avoid risks, particularly ahead of the upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Barcelona. On October 9, Osimhen successfully marked his return to competitive action during the Süper Lig fixture against Kasımpaşa. Entering the match as a substitute in the 77th minute for Deniz Gül, he helped a 10-man Galatasaray secure a 3-1 victory. Despite a red card for Lucas Torreira in the 65th minute and a subsequent Kasımpaşa equalizer, Osimhen provided the decisive assist for Mario Lemina’s stoppage-time goal, following a 90th-minute strike by Barış Alper Yılmaz. Following the comeback, Osimhen credited the club’s medical staff for his recovery and expressed his readiness for the upcoming Champions League fixture against Barcelona. He cautioned his teammates against underestimating the Spanish side, describing Barcelona as a “high-quality team.” Barcelona manager Hansi Flick acknowledged the challenge, praising Osimhen’s quality, describing him as a “fantastic striker,” and noting the intense atmosphere expected at Rams Park, which he described as “the world’s loudest stadium.” Ahead of the clash, Galatasaray legend Erdal Keser expressed confidence in the squad, noting they possess qualities missing from previous iterations. Keser identified Osimhen as a decisive factor with an “unparalleled” ability to change matches and credited İlkay Gündoğan for providing midfield balance. Regarding Barcelona, Keser praised the talent of Lamine Yamal and noted the form of Karim Adeyemi.

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