Victor Osimhen is set to return to full-team training with Galatasaray on April 20, according to Turkish outlet Aksam. The Nigerian striker will then be in contention for selection for the Intercontinental Derby against Fenerbahçe on April 26. Osimhen sustained a right forearm injury during Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League match at Liverpool last month and subsequently underwent surgery. Since then, he has been rehabilitating at the gym as he works toward full fitness.
His absence has coincided with a dip in form for Galatasaray, who have dropped eight points in the Super Lig during his recovery. Most recently, they lost 2-1 to title rivals Trabzonspor over the weekend. The defeat narrowed the gap at the top of the table, increasing pressure on the defending champions. Galatasaray are aiming to secure a fourth consecutive league title, a feat that now hinges on their ability to regain momentum.
Osimhen's return to training offers a timely boost as the club enters a decisive phase of the season. His potential availability for the Fenerbahçe clash could influence both the title race and the team's attacking cohesion. The striker's physical presence and goal threat have been missed in crucial fixtures.
Osimhen's projected return on April 20 comes after Galatasaray dropped eight points without him, including a loss to Trabzonspor. His comeback could shift the momentum back in their favour, especially with the Fenerbahçe clash just days away. A player of his calibre doesn't just fill a position — he alters the dynamics of the entire league race. If fit, he becomes the difference-maker in the final stretch.
