Osimhen Galatasaray absence impact highlighted as Okan Buruk admits the striker’s injury is hurting Galatasaray’s Süper Lig title race

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has admitted that Victor Osimhen’s absence is significantly affecting the club’s performance in the Süper Lig title race, as the reigning champions continue to drop crucial points.

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Osimhen Galatasaray absence impact has become more pronounced after the Turkish side failed to secure a win in their last three league matches, collecting only one point from a possible nine.

Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian international forward, has been sidelined since sustaining a forearm fracture during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League defeat to Liverpool in March.

Since his injury, Galatasaray have struggled to maintain attacking sharpness, with recent results including two defeats and a draw that have allowed rivals to close the gap at the top of the table.

Speaking after a 1-1 draw against Kocaelispor, Okan Buruk admitted that the absence of Victor Osimhen has created a clear void in the team’s attacking structure.

Osimhen’s absence at Galatasaray has increasingly become a central talking point in Turkey, with analysts noting the striker’s influence on the club’s overall tactical balance and goal output.

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Galatasaray’s title lead has been reduced to just two points, increasing pressure on the squad as the season enters a decisive stage.