21.10.2026 13:20
Galatasaray, who will face Lille in the Champions League, has become a talking point in France. While analyzing the yellow-reds' squad, the French press pointed to Victor Osimhen as the biggest danger. The Nigerian striker is preparing to play in an official match against his former team for the first time.
In the 3rd week of the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray will face French representative Lille away. Ahead of the match between two teams that failed to earn points from their first two European matches, the French press scrutinized the yellow-and-reds' squad.
THE FRENCH REVEALED THE BIGGEST DANGER
In an analysis in the French press, it was emphasized that despite Galatasaray's poor start to the Champions League, they have a squad made up of important players.
It was noted that the yellow-and-reds have players with European experience in defense, midfield, and attack, while it was stated that the biggest threat for the opponent is Victor Osimhen.
"GALATASARAY'S NUMBER ONE THREAT IS OSIMHEN"
The following statements were used in the assessment in the French press:
"There are important names in Galatasaray's squad. They started the Champions League badly this season, but this does not mean they do not have a good squad. They have players with Champions League experience in defense, midfield, and up front. But Galatasaray's number one threat will be Victor Osimhen."
In the analysis, it was also noted that the yellow-and-reds' attacking plan is largely built on the Nigerian star and that Osimhen's performance could determine the balance of the match.
FOR THE FIRST TIME AGAINST HIS FORMER TEAM
The Lille match carries special importance for Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker, who wore the French team's jersey in the 2019-2020 season, is preparing to take the field in an official match against his former team for the first time. Osimhen had attracted attention by scoring 18 goals in 38 appearances during his Lille career.
BOTH TEAMS ARE CHASING THEIR FIRST POINTS
Galatasaray and Lille, who lost their first two Champions League matches, will battle to get their first points in the third week. The French press's particular focus on Osimhen has made the Nigerian star one of the most talked-about names ahead of the match.