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.

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.

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.

Former Fenerbahçe striker Serdar Dursun has expressed skepticism about Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen's technical abilities to play for Barcelona, despite acknowledging his overall talent. Osimhen recently had a successful season with Galatasaray, contributing significantly to the team's achievements.

Galatasaray forward Rafael Leao has named the three players he spoke with before deciding to join the Turkish club. According to the Daily Post, the Portuguese international, recently signed from Italian Serie A side AC Milan, said he consulted Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sane and Lucas Torreira. Leao made the comments ahead of Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday.

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.