According to a report by Daily Post on Monday November 9, 2026, Turkish sports journalist Ali Naci Küçük has revealed that Rafael Leao's injury is more serious than the problem currently affecting Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray.

Both players have suffered injury setbacks, raising concerns about their availability for the Turkish club's upcoming domestic and European fixtures.

Leao sustained a high-grade right hamstring injury during Galatasaray's Süper Lig encounter against Amedspor at the weekend.

Osimhen, meanwhile, picked up a knee injury during the Champions League clash against Stuttgart, leaving Galatasaray supporters waiting for further information about his condition.

However, according to Küçük, the Portuguese forward's situation is more concerning, with his recovery expected to take several weeks.

Speaking on the 343 Digital YouTube channel, the journalist explained that Leao's medical report showed significant muscle damage.

"Rafael Leao's situation is more serious than Osimhen's," Küçük said.

"Looking at Rafael Leao's medical report, we see a severe strain and bleeding. If it is mild, a two-week treatment period is anticipated. If it is moderate, three to four weeks, and if it is severe, six to eight weeks."

The journalist further revealed that Galatasaray's medical department has determined that Leao will require four weeks of treatment before beginning his rehabilitation and strengthening programme.

The club's target is for the former AC Milan forward to recover sufficiently to return to action within five to six weeks.

Such a lengthy absence would represent a significant setback for Galatasaray, particularly with several important matches approaching.

Küçük also suggested that Leao is unlikely to feature in a number of the club's upcoming fixtures.

"Leao's chances of playing in the Samsunspor, Aston Villa, Beşiktaş, Rizespor, Eyüpspor, or even AEK matches are almost nil," he added.

The potential absence of the Portuguese attacker could force Galatasaray to adjust their attacking options as they prepare for a demanding run of fixtures.

Meanwhile, the update offers some encouragement regarding Osimhen's situation, as Küçük believes the Nigerian striker's injury is less serious than Leao's.

Osimhen's knee problem has attracted considerable attention because of his importance to Galatasaray's attacking department.

The former Napoli striker has established himself as a key figure for the Turkish giants, and his availability will be important as they look to maintain their ambitions in domestic competitions and Europe.

However, Küçük did not provide a specific recovery date for the Nigerian international or explain how long he is expected to remain on the sidelines.