Osimhen Returns as Galatasaray Gear Up for Fierce Fenerbahçe Derby: A Timely Boost for the Champions?
Galatasaray president, Dursun Özbek, has confirmed that star striker Victor Osimhen is set to return to the squad ahead of Monday’s heated Turkish Super Lig derby against arch-rivals Fenerbahçe.
Osimhen has missed Gala’s last two matches — including their disappointing Champions League loss to Union Saint-Gilloise — after sustaining an injury during Nigeria’s recent international fixtures. His absence was felt heavily, as Galatasaray struggled to replicate their attacking sharpness.
But speaking to Ekol TV, Özbek delivered the update every Galatasaray fan has been waiting for.
“Osimhen will be in the squad. He was the target,”
Özbek said confidently.“Our other players who have returned from injury will most likely be in the squad as well. We will field a very good team.”
Osimhen has been outstanding this season, contributing goals, pressure, and presence in every competition. His return couldn’t have come at a better moment — not just because of the derby’s intensity, but because Gala desperately need a morale boost after recent setbacks.
OPINION: Osimhen’s Return Isn’t Just Good News — It Could Change Everything
If there is anything we’ve learned from Galatasaray this season, it is that Osimhen is more than just a striker — he is the team’s emotional engine.
His hunger, pace, and relentless pressing lift the entire squad. Without him, the team looked disconnected, especially in the Champions League loss. Bringing him back for a derby against Fenerbahçe is almost poetic. Big games demand big personalities, and Osimhen thrives under that spotlight.
This derby could become a defining moment for both teams. For Gala:
It’s a chance to reclaim dominance.
A chance to silence critics after recent injuries derailed momentum.
A chance to reignite their title push.
And for Osimhen, it is an opportunity to remind Europe why he remains one of the most feared forwards.
If he hits the ground running, this could be the spark that propels Galatasaray’s season back to its full fire.
