Osimhen warns Galatasaray: ‘Juventus game not finished yet’

Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has sent a strong message to his teammates at Galatasaray to prepare for to show up for the return leg of their UEFA Champions League fixture against Juventus in Turin.

The Turkish champions will take a three-goal lead to Turin after coming from behind to beat Juventus 5-2 in the first leg of the knockout phase play-off tie.

Galatasaray were trailing 2-1 at half-time but produced a superb fightback to lead 3-2 by the hour mark through goals from Noa Lang and Davinson Sanchez.

That came after Juventus had launched an excellent response of their own to complete a 17-minute first-half turnaround, through Teun Koopmeiners’ double, after going behind to Gabriel Sara’s opener.

Juventus is one of the best teams in the world – Osimhen

Speaking ahead of the return leg, Osimhen, who bagged two assists in the first leg, maintained Galatasaray still have a mountain to climb in Turin adding it was the reason he wanted his team to score more goals before the return leg.

“I mean, we all know why I took the ball. 3-2 is not enough against this kind of team,” said Osimhen as quoted by Forza Cimbom.

“The way I see it, they are Italian teams. This is Juventus, one of the best teams in the world. They are capable of surprises; they’ve got the qualities.

“To make them weaker, you have to score more goals to make the game balanced. Also, because there’s a second leg to play in Turin next week, for me, it’s important to carry the ball and try to psyche my teammates to make sure we get more goals.

“I think that works, and everyone showed up. I’m really happy about this performance, and it’s one of the best from us in the Champions League.”

Osimhen concluded: “We really did well and deserved the win, but that doesn’t take anything away from Juventus, who are a great side. We also have to show up in Turin.”

The return leg takes place in Turin on Wednesday.