‘His injury upset us’ - Galatasaray manager laments after seeing Osimhen-Icardi partnership collapse

Osimhen was on show without his partner in crime, Icardi, as he helped Galatasaray defeat Samsunspor.

The Super Eagles star scored a brace in their 3-2 win on Sunday and maintained their unbeaten run in the league.

However, Osimhen, who has quickly formed a partnership with Icardi in attack, had to do the work all alone following the striker's ACL injury.

Buruk has emphasised that even though his team won all three points at RAMS Park, they struggled without their skipper.

According to Forza CimBom, the Galatasaray manager said, “Icardi’s injury upset us psychologically. We looked for him on the field. 

“His value is more apparent when players are not on the field. The Osimhen-Icardi duo did great things. Icardi will hopefully return very strong next year.

“He will most likely make it to next season’s camp. There is no such thing as a contract freeze. 

“We evaluate the number of foreign players according to when he returns. It is a difficult injury.”

Last Thursday's UEFA Europa League match saw the two start together, but the Argentine striker was substituted in the 85th minute due to anterior cruciate ligament damage.