Galatasaray could face a managerial change before Victor Osimhen returns from injury, according to Turkish pundit Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı. The club's 2-1 loss to Trabzonspor on 4 April reduced their Süper Lig lead to just one point, with Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor both on 63 points behind Galatasaray's 64 after 27 matches. Despite winning four of their last five league games, the team's away form has raised concerns, including four straight defeats in all competitions on the road. Osimhen has missed several matches due to injury, and Galatasaray have lost five of the games he has not played in this season.
Kütahyalı stated that head coach Okan Buruk is at risk of dismissal if the team fails to win their upcoming matches against Göztepe and Kocaelispor. "If Galatasaray fails to win the Göztepe and Kocaelispor matches, Okan Buruk will be sacked," Kütahyalı said, referencing the club's high expectations. The pressure intensifies with a crucial derby against Fenerbahçe scheduled for 26 April. Buruk shares a close bond with Osimhen, who once described their relationship as father-son after their initial phone call before the striker's move from Napoli. "I'm here to tell you that I want you in my club as a person, as a coach and as a father, and I know that these fans will love you very much," Buruk told Osimhen, according to the player's recollection.
Osimhen's emotional connection with Buruk adds a personal layer to the club's looming decision. If Buruk is dismissed, it won't just be a tactical shift—it could disrupt the striker's return to form. A coach who welcomed him as a son now faces the axe over results without him. That irony isn't lost on anyone watching closely.
