22.10.2026 11:00
In the match where Galatasaray defeated Lille 4-2, Victor Osimhen, who scored and was named player of the match, responded to criticism directed at him. The Nigerian star, saying “I am one of the best strikers in the world,” said they were also eagerly awaiting the Fenerbahçe derby.
Galatasaray secured their first win in the UEFA Champions League by beating Lille 4-2 away in the third matchday of the competition. Victor Osimhen, who scored the fourth goal for the yellow-and-reds, assessed both the criticism of his performance and his team's goals after the match.
“NOBODY CAN TELL ME HOW TO SCORE GOALS”
Osimhen, stating that he was not affected by comments directed at him, emphasized that he is not afraid of difficulties. The Nigerian footballer said, “Nobody can tell me how to make runs, how to play, or how to score goals; I already do these things, and that is why I am one of the best strikers in the world.” Continuing his remarks about the criticism, the star striker used the expressions, “They do not really know me; nothing they say affects me. They want to draw me into that, but I have approached all the talk with indifference. I have other things to deal with; I do not deal with these.”
HE WISHED HIS FORMER TEAM SUCCESS
Osimhen, who took the field against Lille, a club he once played for, expressed his happiness with the victory. The Nigerian star said, “I love this stadium very much. We played a difficult match. I am very happy for our team and for the victory we achieved. I also wish Lille success.”
THEY WON DESPITE FALLING BEHIND
Reminding that he could not play in the Sporting match in the first matchday of the Champions League due to injury, Osimhen stated that they faced a strong opponent against Barcelona. The striker, saying that they came to the away match against Lille expecting a difficult encounter, drew attention to his team's reaction after they fell behind 2-1. Osimhen stated that they reached victory by not giving up the fight.
“WE WANT TO WIN EVERY MATCH”
Thanking the fans for their support, Osimhen said that they want to progress match by match in the Champions League. The Nigerian center-forward, using the expressions, “From now on, too, we want to go match by match and win every match,” reminded that they will also play a difficult match against PSG at the end of the league phase.
MESSAGE FOR THE FENERBAHÇE DERBY
Osimhen, also evaluating the derby that Galatasaray will play at home against Fenerbahçe on Monday, October 26, stated that the match will be played with high emotions. The star footballer said, “We are eagerly awaiting it. We will play at home, we will have the advantage, and we want to do our best and complete this match in the best way as a team.”