Galatasaray Sports Club Advisory Board member Turcan Bolayır has refuted claims suggesting that Victor Osimhen's recent injury was caused by the poor condition of the RAMS Park playing surface.

Earlier reports had suggested that Osimhen sustained his injury because of the poor condition of the pitch.

The 27-year-old has struggled to stay fit this season and is currently recovering from a knee injury he sustained during Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League clash against Stuttgart last week.

Commenting on Osimhen's recurring injury problems, Bolayır strongly dismissed the claims, adding that the Nigerian striker should pay back the money he earned while sidelined.

"Osimhen got injured because of the pitch? I don't believe it, man," Bolayır said, as quoted by Le Marca Sports.

"We had players who changed shirts eight times on muddy pitches. Fine, then you'll have to give back the money you earned for not playing in those matches."

Osimhen is expected to return to action for Galatasaray after the international break and could reportedly be available for the club's UEFA Champions League clash against Aston Villa on November 24.

WDN