We are always afraid to send Victor 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 both 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.

The coach went on to explain the anxiety he feels whenever 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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