Sports News of Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Galatasaray boss to devise strategy to address Osimhen's offside issues

L-R: Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray coach, Okan Buruk L-R: Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray coach, Okan Buruk

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been in fine form since joining Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli last September.

The 26-year-old has been Galatasaray's standout performer, contributing 16 goals and 6 assists across all competitions for the club.

In the Super Lig alone, the former Lille striker has netted 11 times in 14 games for Cim Bom.

Despite Osimhen's impressive statistics, his frequent offside offenses have marred his game.

Osimhen has been ruled offside 20 times in 14 league matches and has seen six of his goals ruled out for offside.

Osimhen's poorly timed runs have raised some concerns, and Galatasaray's boss believes that the club will review the situation and help the former African Footballer of the Year improve upon his attacking game.

“Top goalscorers often move strategically to gain a positional edge. He will move between the defense and sometimes deceive them,” Buruk was quoted by habersarikirmizi.com.

“Rather than focusing on how not to fall offside, we show him how to be better with video analysis.”