Why Osimhen Has Yet to Hit Top Form After Injury, Turkish Expert Explains

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Former Fenerbahce striker Bülent Uygun has expressed concerns about Victor Osimhen’s recent performances, suggesting that the Super Eagles forward is yet to regain his best form following an injury.

Uygun believes the Galatasaray striker has not fully recovered his competitive sharpness after suffering a groin injury.

The Nigerian international sustained the injury during Galatasaray’s 3-2 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir in September, forcing him to miss three consecutive matches across all competitions.

Osimhen was also unavailable for Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixtures against Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar, despite initially being named in the squad.

He returned to action after the international break, featuring in Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Kasımpaşa, where he provided an assist to help his team secure victory.

However, the striker struggled to make an impact against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, further fuelling concerns about his fitness following his spell on the sidelines.

Speaking to Tivibu Spor, as reported by Habersarikirmizi, Uygun attributed Osimhen’s reduced effectiveness to his eagerness to make an immediate impact after recovering from injury, alongside a lack of physical coordination.

“Osimhen operates within a specific tactical framework designed around his capabilities,” Uygun stated.

“His determination to accomplish much following his injury, in togetherwith his body’s insufficient coordination, and his inclination to express frustration toward his teammates over errors, including those of his own making, demonstrates he remains unprepared.

Uygun maintained that the injury had played a significant role in the striker’s recent decline in performance, adding that he needed more time to recover fully and rediscover his best form.

“Even in the chances he got, he struggled to maintain his footwork in 4-5 steps. He’s just returned from a serious injury, which is causing him to remain out of form,” he concluded.

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