Galatasaray president, Durzan Ozbek, has expressed optimism that Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, will be ready for Monday’s high-stakes Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce.
Osimhen has yet to feature for the Yellow and Reds after picking up an injury during Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The 26-year-old has consequently missed Galatasaray’s last two matches across all competitions.
Ozbek on Osimhen
Ozbek confirmed that Osimhen is expected to be part of the squad for the derby.
“Our players who return from the defence will be in the squad in the Fenerbahçe derby,” Ozbek told Gozlem Gazetesi.
“Osimhen’s supposed to be on the roster on Monday, I guess. Because in our speeches so far, the target was that our other players who return from the other injury will probably be on our squad.
“We’re going to the field with a great team.”
