{"id":90168,"date":"2026-02-25T19:22:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T22:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/osimhen-knee-is-fine-galatasaray-will-take-the-fight-to-juventus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T19:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T22:24:08","slug":"osimhen-knee-is-fine-galatasaray-will-take-the-fight-to-juventus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/osimhen-knee-is-fine-galatasaray-will-take-the-fight-to-juventus\/","title":{"rendered":"Osimhen: \u2018Knee is fine, Galatasaray will take the fight to Juventus\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Victor Osimhen gives an update on his knee injury and warns Galatasaray<\/a> will \u2018take the fight\u2019 to Juventus<\/a> despite their 5-2 Champions League play-off advantage. \u2018Defence starts from the attack.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It kicks off on Wednesday at the Allianz Juventus<\/a> Stadium in Turin<\/a> at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Bianconeri have a mountain to climb after losing the first leg 5-2 in Istanbul,<\/a> despite having taken a 2-1 lead going into half-time, as the Juan Cabal red card proved disastrous.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Osimhen did not score in that first leg, but he rested over the weekend due to a knee issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Osimhen ready for Juventus<\/a> battle<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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ISTANBUL, TURKEY \u2013 SEPTEMBER 14: Victor Osimhen<\/a> of Galatasaray<\/a> looks on during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray<\/a> and Rizespor at Rams Park Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cMy knee is fine, thank you,\u201d Osimhen told Sky Sport Italia.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cI have a little pain in my knee, that is the reason why I didn\u2019t play the last league game, but thanks to the medical team, I am back with the squad and looking forward to facing Juve.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Galatasaray are aiming to make history by eliminating Juventus<\/a> from the Champions League, and Osimhen denies suggestions they are a completely different team in his absence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s a huge responsibility, but it\u2019s not just about Osimhen. I have to give props to the rest of the squad, as they\u2019ve been really been helpful putting this club where it should be,\u201d continued the Nigeria international.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThis club is huge, we\u2019ve seen multiple times that even with legends in the past who played for this club, it is the only Turkish side that has done really well in Europe. We\u2019ve been doing that for so many years, when you mention a big club, we\u2019ve done so well in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWe also have the opportunity tomorrow to write history for the club, so it\u2019s not just about one player. Of course, I appreciate all the support from the fans, the coach, the confidence he has in me. If I don\u2019t have these guys around my back, I don\u2019t think they can listen to me when I try to charge them forward. Everything can be made possible, kudos to them, we\u2019re going to lead each other hand in hand and try to make sure we get the maximum result.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY \u2013 NOVEMBER 7: Victor Osimhen<\/a> of Galatasaray<\/a> celebrates victory during the UEFA Europa League 2024\/25 League Phase MD4 match between Galatasaray<\/a> A.S. and Tottenham Hotspur at Rams Park on November 7, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Although he did not score in the first leg, his high pressing game saw him steal the ball twice and provide assists, constantly harassing the Juventus<\/a> defenders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cOne thing about me is if I\u2019m not seeing an opportunity to score, I am trying to help my team,\u201d added Osimhen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cJuventus always start from the back, so t was important to press them, I try to call my teammates forward too, so we don\u2019t let them start that play from behind. Juventus<\/a> have a lot of quality, when they manage to get the ball to Kenan Yildiz, he\u2019s a very dangerous player, so is Conceicao, so we must try to block their passes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cDefence starts from the attack, so me and the other forwards have to start the press. It was just the right thing to do, and of course the instructions from the coach. I did my duty and I\u2019m glad I did it diligently.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY \u2013 FEBRUARY 17: Gabriel Sara of Galatasaray<\/a> A.S. celebrates scoring his team\u2019s first goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League<\/a> 2025\/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Galatasaray<\/a> A.S. and Juventus<\/a> at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on February 17, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Despite such a big advantage from the first leg, Galatasaray<\/a> and Osimhen have no intention of sitting back in Turin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cTomorrow too I don\u2019t think we\u2019re the kind of squad who is going to lie back, because Juventus<\/a> are a really big team, but we\u2019ll come out and take the fight to them. It\u2019s going to be a really tough game, I\u2019m looking forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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