By Korede James
Victor Osimhen is confident that Galatasaray will achieve great things this season, even with tough fixtures.
Osimhen, who is on loan to Galatasaray from Napoli, netted his 11th Turkish Super Lig goal in Friday’s 1-1 draw at Hatayspor.
The Super Eagles star drew Galatasaray level on 56 minutes after scoring from the penalty spot.
The draw took the champions to 51 points, nine ahead of second-placed Fenerbahce, who will play on Sunday.
Reflecting on the draw with Hatayspor, Osimhen lamented his side’s inability to convert scoring chances.
“There was a bit of a lack of intensity in the first half,” Osimhen told the club’s website.
“We let the opponent play a bit. Then, with the speech of our coach, we started the second half very well. We also increased the intensity. We focused a lot on our game.
“These matches are difficult. We need to maintain our focus. We need to take advantage of every opportunity. We missed many opportunities. We will try to do better by learning from our mistakes.
“When I came to the team, my friends welcomed me very well. They helped me in every way. My coach was always with me. He showed me confidence. My teammates showed the same. Thanks to this, it was easy to adapt.
“I am focused on the team right now. We have certain goals for the season. We are taking firm steps towards these goals. We continue to fight. I believe we will achieve great things.”
He also dismissed talks of tiredness affecting the team’s performance.
The Nigeria international added: “I don’t think there is fatigue in the team. This is our job. It’s not just the 11 players. The guys on the bench are always ready.
“I think it’s normal to have two games during the week and two at the weekend. I’m always ready and I always want to play for my team. We’ll look at this game and see our mistakes. We’ll learn from them and try to do better.”
