Referee Yasin Kol will have the final say on Osimhen
Whether Victor Osimhen will be on the pitch for the critical derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will depend on a pre-match inspection.
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As preparations continue at full speed for both teams ahead of the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe match, which will determine the fate of the title race in the Süper Lig, all eyes are on the status of Victor Osimhen. The Galatasaray star striker has begun training following his arm injury, but he is using special protective equipment to be able to take the field.
According to the laws of the game, any masks, bandages, or protective gear used by players must be made of materials that do not pose a risk to the health of opposing players. According to a report by Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, the match referee, Yasin Kol, will carefully inspect this special protective equipment on Osimhen's arm before the match. During the inspection, the hardness of the equipment, whether its outer surface could cause injury, and its compliance with the rules will be evaluated.
If referee Yasin Kol determines that the protective apparatus used by Osimhen is safe, the Nigerian player will be allowed to play in the derby. However, if any risk is detected, Osimhen will not be able to take the field with this equipment. The Galatasaray camp states that the player's protection is fully compliant with the rules and that all necessary precautions have been taken meticulously.