Due to a hamstring injury he sustained while playing for Nigeria, the striker has missed their last two games.

Two weeks ago, Galatasaray announced that the attacker had started treatment following a scan for the knock he sustained during Nigeria’s loss to DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup African play-off final.

Osimhen, who missed the league match against Genclerbirligi and the UEFA Champions League loss at home to USG, has been predicted to be fit enough for the derby despite Galatasaray not disclosing a precise rehabilitation date.

Mehmet Özcan, a Turkish journalist, claims that the player has informed his teammates that he is willing to take a chance and give it his all.

“I understand the significance of the Fenerbahçe derby and what it means to the supporters. Last season, I felt this thrill. For such important games, this club invested on me. In statements made public by Forza Cimbom, Osimhen stated, “I will take risks and go out on the field to give 100%.

It’s unclear if Osimhen would be deemed fit for the derby because he wasn’t included in the match-day squad for their last two games.
With 32 points, Galatasaray leads its competitors at the top of the Super Lig standings by one point.

Osimhen faced Fenerbahçe three times during his loan stint at Galatasaray last season, and he scored two goals in Gala’s 2-1 victory in a cup match. Last September, they defeated them 3-1 thanks to an assist from him as well.

The 26-year-old has three goals in nine league games this season and nine in 12 appearances across all competitions.

After a fruitful loan stint from Napoli in the 2024–2025 season, during which he scored 37 goals in 41 games, Osimhen signed a permanent contract with Galatasaray in the summer.

The derby is frequently tense, and reports in Turkey claim a total of 16,000 security people will be on duty for the game.