Galatasaray club doctor Yener Ince has praised Victor Osimhen following his impressive performance in the Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce. The Nigerian striker started a match for the first time since fracturing his arm against Liverpool on March 19. He underwent surgery days later under Dr Ince's supervision.
Osimhen Returns to Action
Osimhen began his rehabilitation with the goal of returning fully to help Galatasaray in the crucial intercontinental derby. He achieved that target, scoring Galatasaray's first goal and setting the tone for the victory. Lucas Torreira and Baris Alper Yilmaz sealed the win in the second half.
Doctor's Message
Dr Ince, a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology, shared a post on his Instagram page after his patient returned to action successfully. He wrote: "Endless thanks to my brother who has given me the hard work, target 26 Victor. It takes a big heart to show a performance at this level after such a surgery." Osimhen appreciated the post with two heart emojis and reposted it on his Instagram story.
The Super Eagles forward thanked the doctor during his post-match interview, acknowledging Ince's input both physically and psychologically to his recovery. "First of all, I want to thank Dr. Yener and the medical team very much. They really did a great job and ensured my best possible return," he told GS TV. "Of course, it wasn't possible to return at 100% immediately. I wanted to start as soon as possible, but they also prepared me very well psychologically."
Coach's Praise
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk acknowledged that the team missed Victor Osimhen during the times he had been injured this season. "His performance in matches and training sessions elevates his teammates. Osimhen is very important and valuable to us. He is very valuable not only as a footballer but also as a person," Buruk told TRT Spor. "He only started in 17 matches in the Super League. He was absent for almost half of the season. We struggled in some matches without him."
Despite missing their main man for about half of the season, Galatasaray has maintained their lead on the table and are on course for a fourth consecutive title. They have a seven-point advantage and could wrap up the title at Samsunspor if they win and Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce fail to win.
Captaincy Potential
Legit.ng previously reported that Okan Buruk tipped Osimhen for Galatasaray's captaincy after his impressive performance against Fenerbahce. The manager praised Osimhen's leadership skills and claimed that he is one of the quiet leaders in the squad with his big personality in the locker room.
