Super Eagles boys Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze don enter temporary injury wahala for dem European clubs.
Osimhen no go fit play this weekend for Galatasaray, while Chukwueze self go miss Fulham match as injury matter still dey disturb am small, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Victor Osimhen No Fit Play Galatasaray vs Konyaspor
Former Napoli striker Osimhen no go feature when Galatasaray meet Konyaspor for Turkish Super Lig.
The striker feel pain for im right knee, so dem remove am from squad as precaution make injury no worse.
Osimhen play big role for Galatasaray 5-2 win over Juventus, as he provide two assists for the big European match. The result give Galatasaray more confidence for Champions League competition.
Club officials talk say the decision na just prevention, no be serious injury matter. Dem talk say:
“Victor Osimhen, who is experiencing pain in his right knee, was left out of the squad for the Tümosan Konyaspor match as a precautionary measure.”
The striker suppose focus on recovery as Galatasaray prepare for Champions League return leg match against Juventus next week.
Coach Okan Buruk go likely rely on other attackers like Mauro Icardi to lead attack line.
Osimhen don score nine goals and give three assists for 16 league matches this season.
Im performance help Galatasaray remain top of league table with 55 points after 22 matches, while Konyaspor dey 14th with 20 points.
Chukwueze Go Dey Sideline for Sunderland Trip
Meanwhile, Samuel Chukwueze go also miss Fulham trip to Sunderland because of calf injury. The winger pick the injury for Fulham last league match against Manchester City.
Fulham coach Marco Silva confirm the news but still dey hope say player go recover quick.
“The only player who is going to be out of the game is Chukwueze. After City he felt something in his calf, nothing serious but even today in the morning he was involved in some drills,” Silva talk.
He add say,
“Probably in the first section of next week, he is going to be completely ready to work with the team and he is going to be back for the next game.”
The AC Milan loanee don score three goals and give four assists for 13 league matches since he join Fulham on loan.
Both players still dey very important for Nigerian football reputation for abroad. Even though injury slow dem down small, dem still show say dem dey consistent for top European football level.
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Last Updated on February 21, 2026 9:41 am by Hitvibz Media
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