Engin urges Galatasaray to treat Osimhen like precious gem amid injury fears
Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin has warned Galatasaray to treat Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as a 'precious gem' after the Nigerian's explosive start to the season—six goals and two assists in just four matches. Engin spoke on the Asist Analiz YouTube channel, saying Galatasaray without Osimhen is like a car running on gas after a pointless conversion kit, and that mishandling the star will hurt his performance.
The warning comes as Osimhen was forced off with a groin injury during Galatasaray's 3‑2 win over Basaksehir FK on Friday. He is expected to undergo an MRI before Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Portugal to face Sporting CP, to determine the injury’s severity.
For Nigerian fans, Osimhen’s fitness is crucial not only for Galatasaray’s European campaign but also for the Super Eagles ahead of upcoming qualifiers. The club must decide whether to risk him or rest him, balancing short‑term results with long‑term value.
Will Galatasaray heed Engin’s advice and manage Osimhen’s workload carefully, or push him through pain and risk a longer layoff that could hurt both club and country?