We are always afraid to send Osimhen to Nigeria – Galatasaray coach

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has admitted he develops “tremendous tension” whenever Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen leaves for international duty.

Osimhen, who plays a key role for club and country, has been ruled out of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa after picking up an injury in the 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday.

Reacting to the situation, Buruk revealed that the Turkish champions are monitoring the striker’s condition closely.

“If there is a problem with Osimhen, we want to send a plane immediately and bring him back to Türkiye. We hope it’s nothing serious,” Buruk told Now Spor, as quoted by habersarikirmizi.

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He further explained the tension he feels anytime the 25-year-old is on international duty.

“I always have fears about sending him to the national team, but tonight we experienced a bit of that. I was at dinner when the waiter came to me with a phone in his hand and showed me the news about Osimhen. We reached him, and the information we received is that he has pain in his foot.”

Osimhen’s absence is a huge blow for the Super Eagles, who face Bafana Bafana in Bloemfontein on Tuesday as they continue their push for a World Cup ticket.

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