Habersarikirmizi<\/a>. \u201cThis is Galatasaray. Know this. Okan Buruk, you too should play this team without Osimhen.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\nWith matches against G\u00f6ztepe and Kocaelispor coming up quickly, followed by a potentially title-deciding derby against Fenerbah\u00e7e on 26 April, the pressure on Buruk is clear.<\/p>\nNigeria and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen. Copyright: DavidxBlunsden \/IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSoccer Osimhen and Buruk: A \u2018father-son’ bond under threat<\/h2>\n Any decision to remove Buruk could have a major impact on Osimhen, who shares a close and deeply personal relationship with the coach. Their bond goes beyond football tactics, often described as a \u2018father-son’ connection.<\/p>\n
Recalling their first conversation before joining from Napoli, Osimhen once said:When I talked to Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk on the phone before I signed for them, he said to me:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2018I’m here to tell you that I want you in my club as a person, as a coach and as a father, and I know that these fans will love you very much, they will do anything for you and this club will be behind you even in times when you go through a difficult period’.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\nThat message helped convince the striker to commit his future to Galatasaray, even turning down lucrative offers from Saudi side Al-Hilal.<\/p>\n
On the pitch, the partnership has been hugely successful. Osimhen fired Galatasaray to a league and cup double last term.<\/p>\nVictor Osimhen and coach Okan Buruk. Copyright: xSeskimphotoxIMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis season, Osimhen has scored 12 goals in 19 league matches and added seven more in European competition as Galatasaray reached the Champions League knockout round for the first time in over a decade.<\/p>\n
Buruk has repeatedly praised the Super Eagles star, even describing him as \u2018the best player I have seen right now’ <\/strong>and building his tactical system around the Nigerian\u2019s pace, pressing, and finishing ability.<\/p>\nThe striker is currently recovering from surgery after fracturing his forearm in a collision with Ibrahima Konat\u00e9. Initially expected to be out for up to eight weeks, his recovery has progressed faster than planned, with a possible return set for the crucial derby against Fenerbah\u00e7e.<\/p>\n
Osimhen has already resumed light training and is expected to wear a protective splint when he returns. However, he is set to miss upcoming matches against G\u00f6ztepe, Kocaelispor, and a Turkish Cup tie with Gen\u00e7lerbirli\u011fi.<\/p>\n
With the title race tightening and their star striker still sidelined, Galatasaray face a defining period. Whether Buruk survives it could shape not only their season, but also the future of one of the club\u2019s most important relationships.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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