Accumulation of Yellow cards has knocked Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen out of Galatasaray’s round of 16 Europa League Play off against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, Sports247 reports.
Victor Osimhen was left out Galatasaray FC team who made the trip to Holland in the tricky first leg tie of the double header encounter.
AZ Alkmaar finished and Galatasaray FC sets up the winner takes all clash due to their inability to make the top 8 finish in the league phase of the competition.
Accumulation of three yellow cards during the league phase ensured that the Super Eagles will not a part of the first leg which will take place at the AFA Stadium in Alkmaar.
Osimhen had previously played six out of the eight of the league phase match and noticed home five goals and one assists to underline his importance in the team.
Galatasaray FC will focus elsewhere for options in the attack as they look forward to a favorable first leg result as coach Orkan Buruk is spoil for options in Dries Mertens, Alvaro Morata, and Roland Sallai.
Victor Osimhen has been on and off for the Galatasaray’s side since he joined from Napoli during the summer transfer window, nonetheless he is the RAMS most prolific goal scorer and around contributor and he will surely be missed in the crucial Round of 16 Europa League Play off against AZ Alkmaar
