Galatasaray boosted by Victor Osimhen return for Barcelona clash in UEFA Champions League

Victor Osimhen marked his return from a month-long injury absence with an assist as 10-man Galatasaray scored twice in stoppage time to defeat Kasımpasa 3-1 on Friday, giving the Turkish champions a boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League meeting with Barcelona . The Nigeria international came off the bench in the 77th minute and set up Mario Lemina 's stoppage-time goal, marking his first competitive appearance since suffering a groin injury Sept. 4. Osimhen's return provides a timely boost for the Turkish champions ahead of Tuesday's home game against Barcelona, although it remains unclear whether the 27-year-old striker is fit enough to start. Galatasaray had managed his recovery cautiously, after medical examinations revealed a strain and bleeding in his right adductor muscle group. He resumed partial team training last week before being named among the substitutes against Kasi