Tremendous Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has described it as “lovely” to face Liverpool as Galatasaray put together for his or her first-leg conflict within the UEFA Champions League.
The Nigerian ahead spoke forward of tonight’s extremely anticipated encounter, acknowledging the energy and pedigree of the English aspect however expressing confidence that Galatasaray can benefit from taking part in the primary leg at residence.
“It’s all the time lovely to play in opposition to a crew like Liverpool,” Osimhen mentioned.
The striker admitted that the match might be tough, given Liverpool’s high quality and expertise in European competitions.
“We all know it gained’t be a straightforward sport as a result of Liverpool are a really sturdy crew,” he added.
Regardless of the problem, Osimhen believes Galatasaray have a major benefit with the primary leg being performed in entrance of their residence supporters.
“We’ve got the house benefit within the first leg and that’s one thing we should use to our profit,” he defined.
The Nigerian worldwide additionally referred to as on the Galatasaray devoted to end up in massive numbers to assist the crew throughout the essential fixture.
“I would like the followers to come back out of their numbers as a result of their assist might be crucial for us,” he mentioned.
In keeping with Osimhen, the crew’s goal is to safe a constructive outcome earlier than travelling for the second leg subsequent week.
“We are going to attempt to get a great outcome within the first leg earlier than going into the return match,” he famous.
Osimhen has been certainly one of Galatasaray’s most influential gamers this season, contributing essential targets and performances in each home and European competitions.
With the Champions League knockout levels approaching, the Nigerian striker believes self-discipline and teamwork might be essential for the Turkish aspect.
“If we keep centered and work as a crew, we will obtain one thing particular,” he concluded.
