Engin calls Osimhen mediocre in UCL win as Batrakov shines for Galatasaray
Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin labeled Victor Osimhen's performance "mediocre" in Galatasaray's 2-0 Champions League win over Stuttgart at Rams Park on Tuesday. Russian midfielder Aleksey Batrakov scored both goals, earning Engin's prediction of 7-8 UCL goals this season.
Engin argued Osimhen's presence alone created space for Batrakov to operate comfortably, stating: "If there was another player there, Batrakov couldn't play this comfortably." The Nigerian striker, on loan from Napoli, has now gone two consecutive UCL matches without a goal contribution despite Galatasaray's perfect group stage record.
Galatasaray top their group with three wins from three. They face Amed SK in the Turkish Super Lig this weekend before returning to European action.
With Osimhen's form under scrutiny despite team success, should Galatasaray adjust their attacking approach or trust the striker's gravity to unlock teammates?