In a recent revelation, ex-Besiktas star Nihat Kahveci admitted that he would have dreaded facing Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles player who has become a nightmare for defenders.
Since his loan move to Galatasaray from Napoli, Osimhen’s performances have taken the Turkish Super Lig by storm, leaving even seasoned professionals like Kahveci in huge admiration, footballrover reports.
Osimhen’s impact at Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen has been in exceptional form since joining Galatasaray. With 19 goal contributions in 17 appearances, including a crucial assist in a 2-1 victory over Basaksehir FK, the Super Eagles star continues to prove his worth.
His physicality and aerial prowess make him a formidable striker, capable of outmuscling defenders and winning aerial duels with ease.
Osimhen’s agility and explosive power have made him a constant threat in the box, often converting crosses into goals.
The Super Eagles player’s impact has been felt across the squad, with Galatasaray remaining unbeaten since his arrival.
His leadership and contributions have propelled the team to the top of the Turkish Super Lig, where they now sit with 50 points, leading second-place Fenerbahce by 11 points.
Kahveci’s comments on facing Osimhen
Reflecting on the Başakşehir FK vs. Galatasaray match, Nihat Kahveci shared his thoughts on the difficulty of defending against the Nigerian international.
He noted that facing Osimhen and Barış Alper would be a daunting task for any defender.
Despite a few contentious moments, such as a questionable yellow card for Torreira, Kahveci praised the referee’s decision to allow Galatasaray’s second goal, which was preceded by a handball incident involving Victor.
“If I were a defender, I wouldn’t want to play against Osimhen and Barış Alper. It wasn’t Kerem Demirbay’s day. He did his best, but he was Galatasaray’s bad name on the field. The first yellow card given to Torreira was too harsh,” the 45-year-old said as quoted by habersarikirmizi.
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