Pundit slams Galatasaray coach for benching Osimhen in Turkish Cup clash Turkish football commentator Ertem Şener has criticized Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk for his decision to start Victor Osimhen on the bench in the club’s goalless draw against Konyaspor in the Turkish Cup. Osimhen, who has been in fine form since his loan move from Napoli, was introduced in the second half but was unable to inspire a breakthrough. Despite dominating possession, Galatasaray advanced to the quarter-finals on card difference, as they failed to find the back of the net. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Şener did not hold back in his criticism of Buruk’s tactical decisions: "I understood this there is no seriousness in Galatasaray. Okan Buruk does not care about the Turkish Cup. Look at the minutes when Victor Osimhen and the other key players entered the game! The match wasn’t progressing, the lock wasn’t opening, and yet the coach waited too long to bring them on." Şener also pointed out the risk involved in delaying key substitutions, saying that Galatasaray could have been eliminated if Konyaspor had scored. Since joining Galatasaray, Osimhen has been a standout performer, scoring 20 goals and providing five assists in 27 matches across all competitions. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers approaching, he will now shift focus to helping Nigeria secure crucial victories against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March. Editorial Victor Osimhen’s omission from the starting XI in such a crucial match raises questions about Galatasaray’s priorities. While squad rotation is necessary, resting a player of his caliber in a knockout game seems like a risky choice, especially when the team struggled to break down their opponents. Ertem Şener’s frustration is understandable why bench your top scorer in a must-win situation? Osimhen has proven to be a match-winner, and delaying his introduction nearly cost Galatasaray a spot in the next round.