Victor Osimhen’s injury scare eased on Tuesday night as Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk confirmed the striker’s foot cramp was nothing serious following their hard-fought 1-0 Champions League victory over Liverpool.

The Nigerian forward was substituted in the 72nd minute after signalling discomfort in his right foot, briefly sparking concern among fans.

Victor Osimhen Calms Fears With Positive Fitness Update

But Buruk’s post-match comments brought relief to the Galatasaray faithful, who watched their new star deliver another big-night performance in Europe.

— “Osimhen was feeling tired and had a cramp in his foot, but we don’t think it’s anything serious,” Buruk told the club media. “There’s no negative information coming in at this time.”

The 26-year-old Super Eagles striker had already played a decisive role before coming off, scoring the only goal of the match to secure a crucial victory for the Turkish champions.

The strike was not just a winner on the night—it also lifted Osimhen further into the Champions League record books.

By netting against Liverpool, Osimhen became the first Nigerian to reach double figures in Champions League goals, moving past Obafemi Martins’ tally of nine.

He also achieved the rare feat of scoring for three different clubs in the competition — Lille, Napoli, and Galatasaray — highlighting his pedigree at the highest level.

Buruk Praises Galatasaray’s Focused Performance

The Galatasaray coach was equally effusive about his team’s collective effort on a historic night for the club.

— “It’s October 1st. Of course, winning is great. I thought the game was great; the atmosphere was great,” Buruk said.

“First and foremost, I want to thank my players, who were the architects of this victory. They truly stayed focused from start to finish. They did exactly what we planned, exactly what we wanted. It didn’t matter who was in or out, and I think that was one of the most important things.”

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