Turkey: ‘You must treat Osimhen like precious gem’ – Ex-Besiktas star, Engin warns Galatasaray

Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin has urged Galatasaray to treat Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as a priceless asset. The Nigerian international has made an impressive impact this season, scoring six goals and providing two assists in just four matches. However, Galatasaray faces challenges as they prepare for their Champions League clash against Sporting CP, mainly due to Osimhen’s injury concerns.

The 25-year-old had to leave Friday’s 3-2 win against Basaksehir FK in the first half after being substituted due to a potential groin injury, which he requested to be replaced. Engin warned that how Galatasaray treats their star forward could significantly impact his performance throughout the season. Speaking on the Asist Analiz YouTube channel, Engin compared Galatasaray without Osimhen to a car running on gas: “It’s comparable to installing a gas conversion kit on a brand-new car for fuel economy!

You would tell the driver, ‘You purchased this car, and now you’re worried about fuel costs?’ It’s a similar situation. His performance will decline. Galatasaray must treat Osimhen as if he were a precious gem.” Osimhen is expected to undergo an MRI scan before Wednesday’s trip to Portugal to determine the severity of his injury.