Europa League: Osimhen Left Out of Galatasaray Squad for Rigas FS Clash

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been left out of the squad for their UEFA Europa League match against Latvian side Rigas FC, set to take place on Thursday.

Osimhen suffered a muscle injury during Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw with Kasimpasa in the Turkish Super Lig last weekend, a match in which he netted two goals. The club confirmed on Tuesday that the 25-year-old has begun treatment for the injury.

With 24 players traveling to Latvia for the second matchday of the Europa League group stage, Osimhen’s absence is a significant blow for the Turkish champions. His participation in Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya also remains in doubt due to the injury.