Galatasaray issue Osimhen’s fitness status ahead of explosive Besiktas clash

Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward, Victor James Osimhen, is in contention to play in the highly-anticipated Istanbul derby against Besiktas on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 25-year-old has been in fine form for Okan Buruk's side this season, scoring 20 goals and providing four assists in 22 Turkish Super Lïg games.

Osimhen was withdrawn in the 86th minute whilst on International duty with the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Zimbabwe, replaced by Victor Boniface. The Napoli loanee appeared to limp as he came off.

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Galatasaray insider, Yakup Çınar, via Haber Sariki Mizi, revealed the Super Eagles talisman is in contention to feature on Saturday night, although the final decision rests on the club's medical board.

“I have received information that Osimhen and Davinson Sanchez are fit to play in the Beşiktaş-Galatasaray derby. However, the final decision will be made by the medical board. Yunus Akgün is also ready to play in the derby,” Çınar as revealed by the Turkish outlet.

Okan Buruk, alongside the rest of the Gala fans will be hoping Osimhen will be fully fit so they claim bragging rights over Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's side on Saturday.

Galatasaray are currently top of the Turkish Super Lïg, 27 points above Besiktas who are in 4th place.