Victor Osimhen has resumed training with Galatasaray for the first time since undergoing surgery to repair a fractured right forearm.
Galatasaray confirmed that Osimhen trained with the squad on April 11 before continuing with an individual recovery program alongside physiotherapists.
The tailored sessions are part of a structured rehabilitation plan aimed at ensuring a safe return to full fitness.
Galatasaray have struggled in his absence, dropping valuable points across domestic and European competitions.
The team has lost 16 points in 11 matches this season without the Nigerian forward.
According to prominent Turkish sports journalist Nevzat Dindar, Osimhen is expected to travel with the squad to Ankara for the upcoming fixture against Gençlerbirliği on April 18.
He is likely to start from the bench, with a possible return to action depending on the course of the match.
There are also indications he could feature in the Fenerbahce derby which will is set to take place on the 26th April.
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Head coach, Okan Buruk confirmed the forward’s progress and expressed confidence in the team’s title ambitions despite recent dropped points.
“Osimhen has started training. He will be in the squad for the weekend. Nothing has changed in my mind. We dropped points, we lost an advantage, but we never lost confidence in ourselves. I trust myself, my players, and our fans. We will celebrate the championship together.”
Osimhen has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 19 goals and providing seven assists in 29 appearances.
