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Demirkol says Galatasaray struggle badly when Victor Osimhen is not in the team
Turkish football pundit Mehmet Demirkol has raised concerns about Galatasaray’s attack whenever Victor Osimhen is absent from the squad.
He stressed that the Nigerian forward plays a crucial role in the team’s setup, noting that his absence leaves a visible gap in their style of play. Osimhen is still working his way back from an ankle ligament injury he picked up while on duty with the Super Eagles, though there’s a chance he could make a return in Thursday’s Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt after sitting out Galatasaray’s last league game.
Speaking on Socrates Magazine’s YouTube channel, Demirkol pointed out that Galatasaray struggles when both Osimhen and Barış Alper are missing, adding that the team is forced to switch tactics in such situations.
Meanwhile, head coach Okan Buruk has already shared an update on Osimhen’s fitness as the club prepares for the crucial European fixture.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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