Super Eagles striker could return for decisive league encounter
There is a boost for Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke as Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu continues to make progress in his recovery ahead of a crucial Turkish Süper Lig clash against İstanbul Başakşehir.
The Super Eagles forward has been in a race against time to regain fitness after suffering a thigh muscle injury during training, which ruled him out of Trabzonspor’s recent match against Alanyaspor.
Onuachu returns to light training in fitness boost
According to reports, Onuachu has resumed light training as part of his rehabilitation, raising hopes that he could be available for selection ahead of the high-stakes encounter.
The development comes as welcome relief for coach Tekke, who has been anxiously monitoring the striker’s condition given his importance to the team’s title ambitions.
Trabzonspor’s medical team has been working intensively to speed up the recovery process, although a final decision on his availability is expected closer to matchday.
Why Onuachu’s return is crucial for Trabzonspor
Onuachu has been Trabzonspor’s standout performer this season, scoring 24 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions and contributing a significant percentage of the team’s total goals.
His absence was felt in their last outing, where Trabzonspor dropped points in a 1-1 draw, highlighting just how vital the Nigerian forward is to their attacking setup.
Currently sitting third in the league and chasing leaders Galatasaray, Trabzonspor cannot afford further slip-ups as the title race intensifies.
Basaksehir clash could define title push
The upcoming fixture against İstanbul Başakşehir is seen as one of the defining matches in Trabzonspor’s season, with only a handful of games left in the campaign.
Tekke has already acknowledged the difficulty of the remaining fixtures, stressing the importance of securing maximum points as the club pushes for silverware.
A fully fit Onuachu could make the difference, given his proven ability to deliver in crucial moments and his status as one of the most prolific strikers in the Turkish top flight.