Spread the word Galatasaray have clarified the reason behind Victor Osimhen’s absence from their squad for Tuesday night’s Ziraat Turkish Cup fixture against Alanyaspor, stating that the decision is part of a planned recovery programme rather than an injury concern. The Super Eagles striker was not included in the travelling party to Alanya, a move that initially sparked speculation given his impressive form this season. However, the Turkish champions explained that Osimhen is currently undergoing an individualised training schedule focused on active recovery amid a congested fixture calendar. In a statement shared on X, the club noted that several key players are also being carefully managed during this period. “Uğurcan Çakır, Davinson Sánchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Victor Osimhen, an...