Durosinmi Faces 2-Game Ban Following Red Card Vs Cagliari

According to Ireporter Online, Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi has received a two-match suspension following his red card in Pisa’s Serie A clash with Cagliari. The 21-year-old was dismissed in the 37th minute for an off-the-ball incident, after being judged to have kicked an opponent while play was stopped, constituting violent conduct.

As a result, Durosinmi will miss Pisa’s upcoming league matches against Como and Torino. The setback comes at a critical juncture as Pisa struggle in the relegation zone, currently positioned 19th on the Serie A table.

In a separate development, former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol has warned that the English side should not be considered overwhelming favourites in their UEFA Champions League tie against Galatasaray. The Turkish club hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg at RAMS Park, with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen posing a constant threat despite not scoring in that match.

Osimhen narrowly missed doubling Galatasaray’s lead due to an offside call, but Nicol emphasised that the striker’s presence alone changes the dynamic of the tie. “Liverpool have just capitulated against what is currently the worst team in the Premier League,” Nicol remarked. “And they are 1-0 down to Galatasaray, who have a player like Osimhen upfront, capable of winning any match single-handedly with a moment of magic and brilliance. I cannot comprehend how Liverpool can be such a significant favourite after what we witnessed over the weekend.”

Osimhen has been pivotal to Galatasaray’s European campaign, registering seven goals and three assists in nine appearances, including scoring in an earlier encounter against Liverpool.