Victor Osimhen is determined to ensure that both he and Galatasaray have truly moved on from the disappointing performance at Mersin Stadium against Hatayspor, as they prepare for their clash against Dynamo Kyiv.

The Istanbul side, who were held to a draw by Hatayspor, were left to rue a series of missed opportunities, as well as controversial decisions by referee, Cihad Aydın.

The result, which ended Galatasaray's winning streak away from home in the Turkish league, has led to heavy criticism of several players, with forward, Barış Alper Yılmaz, facing the most scrutiny due to his numerous missed chances.

In the wake of the draw and ahead of their UEFA Europa League showdown against Dynamo Kyiv, reports have emerged of Osimhen holding a special meeting with his teammates to address the situation.

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Osimhen holds meeting with Galatasaray teammate

According to a report from Turkish outlet, Nexus Sports, following the Galatasaray-Hatayspor match, the marquee striker, along with Fernando Muslera, Lucas Torreira, and Dries Mertens, held an "emergency meeting" in the locker room.

The report detailed that the players addressed their teammates, stating:

"We have no right to play so badly. We must recover as soon as possible."

This meeting, led by Osimhen and his fellow senior players, seems to serve as a wake-up call for several members of the Galatasaray squad, who have recently seen a dip in performance.

The draw against Hatayspor has now reduced their once comfortable lead at the top of the Turkish Süper Lig to just six points over Fenerbahçe, with a series of tough fixtures looming ahead.

In the meantime, the team's immediate focus is securing a victory against Dynamo Kyiv to confirm automatic qualification to the next round of the UEFA Europa League.

Okan Buruk's side currently sits sixth in the league standings, with three wins and three draws, according to data from Fotmob.

Talks of strengthening the squad ahead of the business end of the campaign are starting to surface, but whether any new players will be brought in remains to be seen.