Nigeria international Paul Onuachu is slated to rejoin his Trabzonspor teammates for training this Thursday, as the club intensifies preparations for their upcoming domestic league encounter against Istanbul Başakşehir. The prolific forward was a notable absentee during the Black Sea Storm’s recent 1-1 stalemate with Alanyaspor, having been sidelined by a sudden muscle issue.
The injury occurred during the team’s final practice session prior to the Alanyaspor match, with the striker reporting significant discomfort in his left thigh. However, the medical outlook has since turned positive. According to reports from the prominent Turkish outlet Fanatik, subsequent MRI examinations indicated that there were no major structural concerns or long-term damage to the muscle.
As a result of these encouraging test results, the towering attacker is widely anticipated to be match-fit for Saturday’s high-stakes showdown. Onuachu’s return represents a massive boost for Trabzonspor’s offensive prospects, given his sensational form throughout the current campaign. As it stands, he continues to dominate the Turkish Super Lig scoring charts, having netted a league-high 22 goals so far this season.
His presence in the starting eleven on Saturday will be crucial as the club looks to return to winning ways and maintain their position in the upper echelons of the table. With the medical team clearing him for a return to the grass today, the focus now shifts to his fitness levels during the final 48 hours before kickoff in Istanbul.
