Ahmet Çakar has come to the defence of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen following his underwhelming performance in their 1-4 defeat to Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
Osimhen, who recently returned from an injury layoff, started the encounter at Rams Park and played the full 90 minutes however, the Nigerian international struggled to make an impact, frequently finding himself caught offside against Barcelona’s high defensive line.
His disappointing display has drawn criticism from fans and pundits, with questions raised about his performance Speaking on the Libero TV YouTube channel, Çakar backed the Super Eagles striker, attributing his struggles to his fitness level and the lack of service from his teammates.
“Osimhen, you know, he could play for any team in the world, he’d be the top scorer in the Premier League,” Çakar said via Habersarikirmizi.
