Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, is set to sit out Galatasaray’s opening leg against AZ Alkmaar in their Europa League playoff tie.
Despite being one of the tournament’s leading contenders this season, Galatasaray missed out on direct qualification to the Round of 16 during the league phase.
As a result, they must navigate the playoffs to secure their spot, beginning with a challenging matchup against the Dutch side.
Unfortunately for Cim-Bom, their top scorer from the group stage will not be available for the first leg.
Osimhen, who recorded five goals and an assist during the league phase, is suspended for the clash at AFAS Stadium due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
The Nigerian striker picked up bookings in his last three outings in the competition, against Ajax, AZ, and Dynamo Kyiv, leading to his ineligibility for this crucial fixture.
Meanwhile, Juventus are reportedly eyeing a high-profile summer transfer window, with Victor Osimhen rumoured to be one of their primary targets.
