Galatasaray’s star striker Victor Osimhen may be forced to play without his protective face mask in an upcoming derby against rivals Fenerbahçe.
Osimhen has worn the mask since suffering a serious facial injury during his time at Napoli, but Fenerbahçe fans are pushing for its ban, citing safety concerns after a recent collision with Rizespor’s Khusniddin Alikulov that resulted in a concussion.
Former referee Fırat Aydınus commented that the mask could be considered dangerous if it harms others. Despite the controversy, Osimhen remains crucial to Galatasaray’s hopes of victory in the highly anticipated match.
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