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Galatasaray player injuries and match controversies

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Galatasaray secured a 3-2 away victory against Istanbul Basaksehir in the fourth week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, marking their third consecutive win. The match featured a goal by Victor Osimhen in the 17th minute and a goal from Lucas Torreira. Basaksehir responded through Eldor Shomurodov and an own goal by Davinson Sanchez, but Gabriel Sara secured the win with a late free-kick in the 91st minute. Following the match, the club confirmed that Victor Osimhen and midfielder Mario Lemina suffered “advanced-to-moderate strains” in their right adductor muscle groups. Additionally, defender Wilfried Singo was diagnosed with tendon and muscle damage. These injuries, alongside the absence of goalkeeper Günay Güvenç, have significantly depleted the squad ahead of their UEFA Champions League debut. As Galatasaray prepares to face Sporting CP at the Estádio José Alvalade, manager Okan Buruk must navigate these absences. To compensate for the loss of Osimhen, Buruk is expected to utilize Barış Alper Yılmaz in a central attacking role, though new signing Deniz Gül may also feature. Recent updates regarding Victor Osimhen indicate he is expected to return to competitive action in October. The injury, a strain to the right adductor muscle group sustained during the Basaksehir match, may allow for a potential return during the Turkish Cup fixture against Kasımpaşa on October 11, or the Champions League match ~~comes as Sporting CP enters~~ against Barcelona on October 13. However, the ~~contest~~ recovery timeline will likely prevent him from participating in ~~strong form, having secured 13~~ Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of ~~15 possible points in their domestic league.~~ Nations qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau later this month.

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