Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen could miss Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig cracker against Trabzonspor if he gets carded against Sivasspor next week, Soccernet.ng reports.
Osimhen has been an important player for Galatasaray this season, contributing 31 goals and eight assists in 36 appearances for The Lions. And currently, he is leading their charge for the Super Lig title.
Osimhen is expected to lead the line for Galatasaray again when they play Sivasspor in their 32nd fixture of the season.
The Super Eagles star scored a goal when both teams met in the reverse fixture and it would take a very strong defensive effort from Sivasspor to stop him from getting involved in the goals again.
However, he will have to be extra careful. According to Galatasaray TT Haber, Osimhen risks a one-match suspension if he gets carded against Sivasspor.
The Super Eagles star has been yellow-carded three times in the Super Lig. And per the league’s rule, he will have to serve a one-match ban if he gets four.
The game against Sivasspor should be an easy one for Galatasaray as the Turkish champions have the home advantage and their visitors currently sit 15th on the table.
On the other hand, Trabzonspor are Galatasaray’s Istanbul rivals and they currently sit 7th, with a slight hope of nicking a continental spot.
As such, coach Orkan Buruk might be thinking about resting Osimhen against Sivasspor.
Can Galatasaray win without Victor Osimhen?
Galatasaray have a very functional attack, but Victor Osimhen is the focal point. Still, if the Nigerian striker does not play, The Lions actually have Alvaro Morata, who scored a brace against Eyupspor last time out.
So, they will likely beat Sivasspor without Osimhen on the team. There is also Roland Sallai, who has been in fine for recently. With these players, Galatasaray should get a slim victory at worst.
