{
  "id": 18723690,
  "title": "Turkey: Galatasaray told to start leaving Osimhen on bench in matches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/turkey-galatasaray-told-to-start-leaving-osimhen-on-bench-in-matches",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T13:33:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/07/turkey-galatasaray-told-to-start-leaving-osimhen-on-bench-in-matches/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Turkish sports journalist Ali Naci Küçük has advised Galatasaray to limit their star player Victor Osimhen's playing time in some matches. Küçük made this suggestion after Galatasaray confirmed Osimhen suffered a knee injury after their UEFA Champions League victory over VfB Stuttgart. Küçük noted that Osimhen had been largely absent from action last season, and this season, he's been on the field in seven of eleven matches, missing four, including the upcoming game. He urged Galatasaray to be cautious with Osimhen, rotating him off the bench as necessary. Küçük acknowledged that the pitch conditions could be a factor, but emphasized Osimhen's dedication, adding that he plays every match with immense effort. He proposed leaving Osimhen on the bench in more assured wins, allowing him to contribute more throughout the season. Osimhen is set to miss the next match against Amed SK and is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks.",
  "summary": "Prominent Turkish sports journalist, Ali Naci Küçük, has urged Galatasaray to start leaving their top attacker, Victor Osimhen on the bench in some matches. Küçük stated this after Galatasaray announced on Friday that Osimhen has sustained a knee injury following the team's UEFA Champions League win against VfB Stuttgart. “Last year, Osimhen was almost absent […] Turkey: Galatasaray told to start…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}