Osimhen rested for Galatasaray’s Cup clash

Galatasaray have opted to leave star striker Victor Osimhen out of their squad for the upcoming Turkish Cup match against Alanyaspor.

The club announced that Osimhen, along with several other key players, is being given “active rest” as part of a special training program. The decision comes amid a demanding run of fixtures for the Istanbul giants.

A statement on the club’s official website confirmed the absences: “Uğurcan Çakır, Davinson Sanchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Victor Osimhen, and Mario Lemina, who are undergoing special training for active rest, are not included in the team for the Ziraat Türkiye Cup match against Corendon Alanyaspor.”

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The Nigerian international was instrumental in Galatasaray’s recent league victory over the same opponent, contributing both a goal and an assist.

Galatasaray faces a packed schedule, with six matches in just 19 days, including a crucial two-legged UEFA Champions League tie against Liverpool. The move to rest top players is seen as a strategic decision to manage player fitness ahead of these important games.

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Osimhen is expected to be back in the lineup for this weekend’s highly anticipated Istanbul derby against Besiktas.

The 27-year-old has been in formidable form this season, scoring 17 goals and providing six assists in 25 appearances across all competitions for the club.