Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen has stressed that Galatasaray have what it takes to win the Turkish Super Lig this season despite Sunday’s 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa.
Osimhen, who recorded his 22nd goal of the season across 28 games in all competitions with a brace against Kasimpasa, pointed out that the drawn match was disappointing even as he praised his teammates for their efforts.
“I would say disappointment,” Osimhen said about the match. “That’s the best way to put it.”
He added: “We fought against an effective opponent. I’m proud of my teammates for their efforts. Football is like that sometimes. This is a really tough league. You have to fight well from the first minute to the last minute. You can be punished very quickly.”
Galatasaray remains at the top of the league with 65 points with just four points ahead of second-placed Fenerbahce and Osimhen remains confident in his side’s ability to reclaim their winning form.
“We continue in the championship race. We have all the quality needed to win,” he added.
Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray during the winter transfer window, also emphasized his strong bond with his teammates and their shared determination to fight for success.
“I love this team very much. I love my teammates very much, too. I want to do everything for success. I want to support them. I think my friends have the same mentality, it doesn’t matter if they are in the first 11 or on the bench, it is very important for everyone to fight together,” he said.
The 25-year-old is now eager to help Galatasaray bounce back as they prepare to face Alanyaspor on Sunday, with the aim of securing all three points.
“We will go into every match to get three points and we are the biggest candidate for the championship,” Osimhen affirmed.
Meanwhile, Former Besiktas and Antalyaspor manager Sergen Yalçın has blamed Galatasaray wingers Baris Yılmaz and Roland Sallai for offering little support to Victor Osimhen this season, calling for their replacement.
Despite Yılmaz scoring 10 league goals, he has managed just one assist in 24 league appearances, while Sallai has contributed only one goal and no assists in 19 games. As Galatasaray’s starting wingers, both are expected to provide Osimhen with quality service, but that has been lacking.
Speaking after the game, former Galatasaray player and ex-Besiktas coach Sergen Yalçın did not hold back in his criticism, blaming the duo for failing to support Osimhen, who has been in outstanding form and capable of leading the team to the title.
“The right-wing, the left wing—where are they?” Yalçın questioned. “It was said that these are very talented players, but where are they? No, no! You asked what Galatasaray should do at half-time, and I said they need a proper winger.”
The 52-year-old particularly called out their inefficiency in the crucial match against Kasimpasa, emphasizing that Galatasaray must reinforce their wings to maximize Osimhen’s potential.
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