Fresh off a high-stakes derby victory, Victor Osimhen has signaled that Galatasaray is prepared to embrace the role of “giant-killer” as they gear up for a seismic UEFA Champions League Round of 16 encounter against Liverpool.
The Nigerian talisman, whose acrobatic header secured a vital 1-0 win over Beşiktaş to keep the Lions seven points clear at the summit of the Süper Lig, wasted no time shifting his focus to the European stage. Despite a grueling domestic battle that saw the Turkish leaders reduced to ten men following Leroy Sané’s dismissal, Osimhen believes the squad’s defensive resilience has forged the perfect “siege mentality” for the challenges ahead.
Acknowledging the pedigree of the Merseyside giants, Osimhen emphasized that “discipline” will be the deciding factor when the two sides collide at the raucous Rams Park.
“Liverpool are a massive team,” Osimhen stated. “But every match in the Champions League is a battle, and we are ready to fight.”
With the first leg in Istanbul looming, all eyes are on the Super Eagles striker to see if his red-hot domestic form can translate into a historic continental upset before the return trip to Anfield.
