Victor Osimhen has declared his readiness to challenge any defensive unit after playing a central role in Galatasaray’s significant victory over Fenerbahçe. The Super Eagles striker, returning to the lineup following a period of rehabilitation for a fractured arm, broke the deadlock in the waning minutes of the first half by expertly converting a delivery from Mario Lemina. This pivotal strike paved the way for a result that extends Galatasaray’s lead at the top of the Süper Lig to seven points with only three fixtures remaining.
Following the final whistle, the former Napoli standout was quick to credit the club’s medical department for his successful reintegration into the squad. He highlighted that their expertise provided the necessary foundation for both his physical return and psychological readiness.
“I express my gratitude to Dr. Yener and the medical team. They executed their duties exceptionally well,” Osimhen noted via Fanatik. “A complete return is unattainable, but they adequately prepared me mentally.”
Beyond his individual contribution, Osimhen lauded the group’s resilience, noting that the squad was determined to redeem themselves after a surprising domestic cup exit against Gençlerbirliği. He emphasized that the collective spirit was the driving force behind the derby success.
“We fought valiantly as a unit. We let our fans down in the cup. I take pride in my team’s performance and am pleased with the victory,” he added.
The Nigerian international also delivered a confident self-assessment of his role as the team’s primary offensive threat. He maintained that his scoring instincts remain sharp regardless of the caliber of the opposition.
“As is the case in every derby… You know, I can find the net against any team. That is my responsibility. I execute it well. The team deserves accolades; we demonstrated our readiness,” Osimhen stated.
With the championship now within reach, the focus in the Galatasaray camp has shifted immediately to their upcoming encounter with Samsunspor. Osimhen reiterated that the “Yellow and Reds” are maintaining a disciplined approach, treating each of the final three matches as a critical hurdle in their quest to retain the league title.
“We have taken another step closer to our championship objective. Samsunspor is a formidable opponent. We aim to win every match from this point onward.”
