Victor Osimhen will be absent as Galatasaray host Gaziantep FK today in their rescheduled matchday 3 game of the 2024/2025 Trendyol Super League at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park, Completesports.com reports.
Osimhen, Ismail Jakobs, and Roland Sallai are ineligible to feature in today’s match because their summer transfers to Galatasaray were completed after the match had been postponed.
The Super Eagles striker and, right-back Jakobs joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli and Monaco, respectively, while right-winger Sallai was signed outright from SC Freiburg.
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“…Victor Osimhen, Ismail Jakobs, and Roland Sallai, who were transferred after the postponement date, will not be in the squad [vs Gaziantep FK] due to the status…,” Galatasaray confirmed in a statement published on their website.
Osimhen made an impressive debut for Galatasaray in their 5-0 home win against Caykur Rizespor last Saturday, September 14, capped with an assist for the second goal, which was finished by centre-back Abdulkerim Bardakcı.
Osimhen will be available for selection by Okan Buruk in the much-anticipated Istanbul derby between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray on Saturday, September 21, at the Ulker Stadium.
Galatasaray are currently second in the 19-team Turkish league table, behind Fenerbahce, with 12 points from four games. Fenerbahce lead the pack with 13 points from five matches.
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