Juventus vs. Galatasaray: Osimhen set to play despite knee Issue
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Osimhen was crucial in Galatasaray’s 5-2 first-leg win over Juventus, where he scored two assists and caused problems for the Italian defense. This season, he has scored 15 goals
Galatasaray have received a major boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League knockout match in Turin.
Star striker Victor Osimhen will travel for tomorrow’s second-leg clash against Juventus, despite a recent knee problem that kept him out of the domestic league.
The 27-year-old Nigerian missed Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Konyaspor due to persistent pain in his right knee. The club rested him as a precaution to make sure he is fully fit for the European match.
Osimhen was crucial in Galatasaray’s 5-2 first-leg win over Juventus, where he scored two assists and caused problems for the Italian defense. This season, he has scored 15 goals and provided 5 assists across the Süper Lig and Champions League.
His performances have also attracted attention from Europe’s top clubs. Spanish teams Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly monitoring him, while Bayern Munich continues to admire him. Interestingly, Juventus are also said to be interested if he returns to Serie A in the future.
Tomorrow’s match will determine who moves on to the Round of 16 and will showcase one of the world’s top forwards.
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