Kahveci rates Torreira as vital as Osimhen for Galatasaray after UCL loss

Former Beşiktaş and Villarreal forward Nihat Kahveci said on the Kontraspor YouTube channel that midfielder Lucas Torreira is at least as important as Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray. He made the claim after Galatasaray’s 3-1 UEFA Champions League defeat to Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, noting Torreira proved his value in that match despite the loss. Kahveci urged the club to sign Torreira alongside Osimhen and treat both with the utmost care.

Osimhen did not feature in the UCL game because he is recovering from a groin injury. Galatasaray’s next fixture is a Turkish Super Lig clash against Kocaelispor on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The comparison highlights Torreira’s growing influence in the squad, especially as Osimhen remains a key attacking outlet for the Istanbul side.

For Nigerian fans who follow Osimhen’s career, Kahveci’s comment signals that Galatasaray now relies on two high‑profile players—one Nigerian, one Uruguayan—for balance and results. It also raises questions about how the team will manage both stars’ fitness and form moving forward.

Will you watch Torreira’s next outing against Kocaelispor to see if he continues to match Osimhen’s impact, or will you focus on how Galatasaray integrates both players in their pursuit of domestic and European success?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/ucl-torreira-important-as-osimhen-at-galatasaray-nihat-kahveci/