Victor Osimhen recent performance at Galatasaray has seen the team’s assistant coach raise the stakes for the Super Eagles star, drawing a bold comparison to Mauro Icardi in a recent interview.
The coach outlined what they believe Osimhen can bring to the team, likening his potential impact to that of one of Europe’s top strikers, Footballrover reports.
Since his transfer from Napoli, expectations surrounding the Nigerian forward have soared, especially with Galatasaray aiming to achieve even greater success this season.
But what exactly does the club envision for Osimhen, and how does he fit into their plans?
Galatasaray expectations for Osimhen: leadership and domination
In his brief time at Galatasaray, Osimhen has already made a huge mark. The 25-year-old forward has been in sensational form, finding the back of the net eight times in just nine appearances across all competitions.
However, the targets placed on him have reached new heights. While Osimhen’s arrival was met with excitement, the club had already been depending on their star, Mauro Icardi.
Unfortunately, Icardi’s season was abruptly halted by a torn cruciate ligament, forcing a change in Galatasaray’s plans and leaving Osimhen to take on even greater responsibility.
With Icardi sidelined, Galatasaray is now looking to the Super Eagles forward to fill the void left by the Argentine’s injury.
Assistant coach Ismael Gomez recently spoke about the immense ambitions the club has for the Nigerian striker, emphasising that they want him to dominate both in matches and the league in a similar fashion to Icardi.
“Last season, Icardi dominated the league not only with the number of goals he scored but also with the assists. This is what we want from Osimhen—to dominate the matches and the league like Icardi.”
“He attracts the attention of the entire opponent’s defence line. He can create positions on his own. It is really difficult to see a football player with his athletic capacity in the world. It is not easy to find a player who combines his height, speed, and coordination level,” the coach told Marca.
The assistant coach’s words signal the pressure Osimhen now faces to carry the team forward and lead from the front.
Victor’s current form suggests that he is more than capable of meeting those expectations.
The Nigerian forward is on track to break the 25-goal mark that Icardi set last season, and with his goal-scoring prowess, he could easily surpass the tally and claim the title of top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig.
Recently, Osimhen scored consecutive doubles in league and Europa League victories by showing his clinical finishing ability.
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