Jose Mourinho has stated Victor Osimhen’s weakness despite rating him as one of Africa’s best strikersThe Nigerian forward and Mourinho are currently rivals in Turkey after Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loanOsimhen has had huge success on the pitch for Galatasaray this season, netting nine goals in all competitions
Jose Mourinho has lauded Victor Osimhen’s career and has rated the Nigerian forward as one of the best strikers from Africa, but not without a flaw.
The 25-year-old forward has been in superb form since joining Galatasaray, becoming a fan-favorite instantly at the Istanbul giants after excelling on and off the pitch since his loan move to Turkey.
Victor Osimhen has emerged as one of Galatasaray’s star performers this season despite only being at the club for a few months. Photo by Ahmad Mora
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According to Transfermarkt, Osimhen has had 13 goal contributions for Galatasaray this season, netting nine goals and five assists in just 12 games in all competitions.
The Nigerian forward has become an instant leader in Okan Buruk’s team since the injury to captain Mauro Icardi, and a nightmare for opposing defenders due to his aerial abilities and eye for goal.
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Galatasaray are eager to keep Osimhen at the club when the striker’s loan spell expires at the end of the season and are already looking for means to raise funds for his transfer, although they will contend with some of Europe’s top clubs like Chelsea for his signature.
What Mourinho said about Osimhen’s flaws
Meanwhile, Mourinho has likened Osimhen to former Chelsea forward, Didier Drogba, but has disclosed the Nigerian’s only flaw is diving.
The Fenerbahce manager made this assertion during the 25-year-old’s arrival at Turkish football and advised him to stop diving if he intends to become one of the best strikers in the world.
Mourinho, who was rivals with Osimhen when both parties were in the Serie A with Napoli and AS Roma respectively, claims to have a great relationship with the forward despite their assumed rivalry.
Galatasaray icon sends message to Osimhen
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Earlier, Henzodaily.ng reported that Osimhen continues to receive rave reviews from ex-Galatasaray players following his impressive start to life in Turkey.
Club icon, Umit Davala, is the latest to send an encouraging message to the Nigerian striker after he failed to score in Galatsaray’s last home game against Eyupspor.
Davala advised Osimhen to be more composed in front of goal in subsequent matches after the ex-Napoli forward missed a couple of chances in their previous game.
Source: Henzodaily.ng