Galatasaray insider Burhan Can Terzi stated recently that Victor Osimhen might return to the field sooner than expected, which means his recovery process might get accelerated.
The 25-year-old striker picked up an injury during the Lions’ 3-2 win over Sivasspor in the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture last weekend, further limiting Okan Buruk’s attacking options following the injury to veteran striker Mauro Icardi, who has been ruled out for the season with an acute cruciate ligament injury.
The Turkish side had Michy Batshuayi leading the attack in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash with Malmo but failed to turn up; he could not register a goal—a feat that received criticism.
Earlier reports had indicated Osimhen could be out of action for at least two weeks, with December 23 being his potential return date. However, the update from Terzi suggests he could be risked for Monday’s Süper Lig clash against Trabzonspor, according to haber sari kirmizi.
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Three side effects of forcing Osimhen back on field
Since joining on loan, Osimhens has been quite instrumental for Galatasaray, scoring 10 goals and providing five assists in 13 games across all competitions. This includes seven goals and three assists in the league. The availability of such a player upfront on Monday will be a massive boost to the attack of Buruk.
However, this decision may come with its downsides, which may include,
Reocurring injuries
Fast-tracking Osimhen’s recovery process could lead to a relapse, causing the same and other recurring injuries. When a muscle has not fully recovered, it predisposes them to reinjuries, possibly more serious in nature compared to the actual injury incurred.
Reduced performance
Other than the risk in the long run, premature return to the pitch may affect his performance, which will negate the reason for risking him in the first place. This might extend to future games.
Psychological toll
An early return could cause stress and anxiety, which would impair his mental health and possibly affect how effectively he performs on the pitch.
It is very important to safeguard the long-term health and recuperation of Osimhen, whose hasty return might turn out to be quite critical in both the near and long run.
Thus, it would be better to rest him until he is fully recovered.
