Galatasaray have left out Victor Osimhen from their Turkish Cup tie against Alanyaspor on Tuesday (today).
Already qualified, Galatasaray will look to conclude their Group A campaign in the Ziraat Turkish Cup with a flawless four-game run, having won their three previous group-stage matches.
The Istanbul giants are balancing a fierce Süper Lig title race with the demands of the UEFA Champions League knockout stage. They last won the Turkish Cup in 2019.
However, the club has rested Osimhen and other key players to allow them “active rest,” according to an official statement by the Turkish champions.
Incidentally, Osimhen scored a goal and provided an assist in Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Alanyaspor in a Süper Lig match at the weekend.
Galatasaray face a congested schedule, with six matches in 19 days, including a two-legged UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Liverpool.
In the Süper Lig, Galatasaray are chasing a fourth consecutive league title and recently progressed to the Champions League round of 16 after a dramatic tie against Juventus.
