Sporting CP goalkeeper Rui Silva has warned that Galatasaray remain a major threat ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, even without injured striker Victor Osimhen. According to Silva, the Turkish side are dangerous despite the absence of the Nigerian forward, who was ruled out after sustaining an injury during the first half of Galatasaray's 3-2 victory over Başakşehir. The comments came ahead of the crucial European encounter between the two clubs.

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has spoken about key player absences ahead of the club's UEFA Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon. According to Legit.ng, Buruk addressed the unavailability of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and midfielder Mario Lemina for the fixture. The Turkish side will have to cope without the influential duo as they prepare for the European encounter.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is expected to be sidelined for approximately three weeks after suffering a groin injury during Friday's 3-2 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir. The Nigeria international put his side ahead before being forced off in the 33rd minute. Scans conducted in Istanbul reportedly confirmed a moderate groin strain accompanied by irritation around the affected area. The injury represents a setback for the Turkish club, which will be without its star forward for several upcoming fixtures.

Sporting manager Rui Borges said Barış Alper Yılmaz can stand in for the injured Victor Osimhen when Galatasaray face Sporting in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League match, according to the Daily Post. Osimhen suffered a groin injury in Friday’s Turkish Super Lig game against Istanbul Basaksehir and will miss the fixture. The report frames Yılmaz as Galatasaray’s replacement option, while confirming the Nigeria international’s absence for the Champions League clash.

Trabzonspor has blocked Paul Onuachu's potential contract with Al Ahli, which was worth €22 million per year. As a result, Victor Osimhen remains the highest-paid player from Nigeria.

Nigerian strikers Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho have made strong starts to the new Turkish football season, emerging as early leaders in the scoring race in their respective leagues, according to Zalebs. Osimhen has scored six times for Galatasaray in the opening stages of the Turkish Super Lig campaign, while Iheanacho has also impressed in front of goal. The report highlights the pair's outstanding early form as the season gets underway in Turkey.