Cibara's Injury Comments Spark Debate at Board of Directors Meeting

Galatasaray's November board of directors meeting was held at the Özhan Canaydın Conference Hall in the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park. Some board members said the injuries of Osimhen and Leao were caused by the pitch surface. Vice president Mehmet Cibara's remarks, however, sparked debate.

Cibara said the injuries were not caused by the pitch. He said Leao's injury was completely different and that Osimhen's was a chronic condition. He said he would not say more because it was an international break. His words drew a reaction from members. On social media, fans posted messages such as "How can you say such a thing! Resign!"

Cibara went back to the podium to correct himself. Asking for forgiveness, he said he is a mechanical engineering graduate, that he had used a medical term incorrectly, and that he had said "chronic" when he meant "acute." Stating that Osimhen does not have a chronic condition, he asked fans to be at ease. He added that the pitch may not look very good visually in the Samsun match, but that they aim to provide a good playing surface in terms of performance.