By Kayode John
Former Besiktas forward, Nihat Kahveci, has assured that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will score a lot of goals for Galatasaray.
Osimhen made his debut for Galatasaray in their 5-0 thrashing of Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday, after completing his loan move from Napoli before the international break.
However, the 25-year-old could only register an assist in the game for the club’s second goal—with many expecting him to score.
Kahveci has defended the Nigeria international, saying he did not get scoring opportunities in the game.
“I didn’t see Osimhen as lacking in physicality. He showed what an athletic player he is. I saw his jumping advantage in all the cut balls,” the former Turkey international was quoted as saying by Yenisafak.
“Goals were expected from Osimhen. Batshuayi gave him a very nice pass, I think he hit the ball correctly with the inside of his foot and the goalkeeper saved it.
“Apart from that, did he get into many clear positions? Galatasaray players did not get him into many positions like that.
“On the defensive side of things, I really liked his directing the ball to the goalkeeper and defenders when it came to him, and his defensive role and struggle in those areas when the ball was in Rizespor.
“Osimhen scores a lot of goals. He searches a lot, he is very active. He is always involved. If you create more positions for him, he will score a lot of goals in Galatasaray.”
With Mauro Icardi injured, Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk, gave Osimhen the nod to start ahead of Michy Batshuayi. The reigning African Footballer of the Year was in action for 90 minutes.
