Galatasaray has provided a fresh fitness update on Victor Osimhen ahead of their upcoming clash against Göztepe in the Super Lig.

Galatasaray, the Super Lig's highest-scoring side, have scored in 24 of their 27 matches, racking up 63 goals in total, with the Super Eagles striker responsible for 12 of those strikes.

The club confirmed that Osimhen is currently undergoing recovery work following his recent injury. 

According to a statement published on Galatasaray’s official website, the Super Eagles forward has begun light training as part of his rehabilitation process. 

He is presently carrying out running exercises on the field under the supervision of a physiotherapist as he continues his recovery.

The former Napoli forward sustained the injury during Galatasaray’s return match against Liverpool. 

The striker subsequently underwent a successful surgical procedure, and there has now been a positive development regarding his return, with the player taking steps to regain match fitness.

Galatasaray will face Göztepe away in a rescheduled league fixture on Wednesday as the title race intensifies in the Trendyol Super Lig. 

The club will be aiming to secure maximum points from the encounter to maintain momentum in the league title race.

However, the team will be without two players for the match. Abdülkerim Bardakcı is unavailable due to suspension, while Osimhen will miss the fixture as he continues his rehabilitation from injury.

Despite his absence, Osimhen has been a key figure for Galatasaray this season. 

The Nigeria international has made 29 appearances across all competitions, scoring 19 goals and registering seven assists.

Wale Adejumo