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Galatasaray targets striker Victor Osimhen for Champions League match against Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Galatasaray targets striker Victor Osimhen for Champions League match against Barcelona

Summary

Galatasaray aims to have striker Victor Osimhen available for the upcoming Champions League fixture against Barcelona on October 13. The Nigerian international suffered a groin injury during a league match against Basaksehir earlier this month and missed the opening Champions League game against Sporting CP. Despite his initial absence, reports indicate the club is optimistic regarding his recovery timeline. Barcelona enters the match with awareness of the broader attacking threat posed by the Turkish side, which features Rafael Leao and Leroy Sane. Galatasaray maintains a midfield bolstered by Ilkay Gundogan, Lucas Torreira, and Mario Lemina. The teams face off in one month as Galatasaray seeks to utilize its full offensive roster against the Spanish club.

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Status Watch

•Victor Osimhen is recovering from a groin injury sustained against Basaksehir.
•Galatasaray plays Barcelona in the Champions League on October 13.
•Osimhen has recorded four goals in six league appearances this season.
•Galatasaray added Rafael Leao to its attack during the summer transfer window.
•Midfield options for Galatasaray include Ilkay Gundogan, Lucas Torreira, and Mario Lemina.

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What they're saying

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Before signing Gabriel Jesus, Barcelona were linked with a move for multiple other strikers across Europe.One of them was Victor Osimhen, who was creating quite the buzz among fans due to his prolific...
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