Osimhen can decide Barcelona clash on his own, says Keser

Former Galatasaray forward Erdal Keser believes Victor Osimhen has the ability to determine Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Barcelona by himself.

The Turkish champions host the Spanish side at Rams Park, with Osimhen expected to return to Galatasaray’s starting XI after recovering from a five-week absence.

The Nigeria international has made an outstanding start to the campaign. He has either scored or provided an assist in every match he has played, registering six goals and three assists across five appearances.

Those figures underline Osimhen’s importance to Galatasaray, who face a Barcelona team in strong form. Barcelona have won nine successive matches in all competitions this season.

Keser said Osimhen’s presence gives Galatasaray an attacking threat they have not previously possessed and described him as the club’s most important player.

“He’s the most important player. If he’s fit and can play, it will be good for the team. He can change the game single-handedly. We’ve never had a player like him before,” Keser told Spanish sports daily AS.

The 27-year-old has already faced Barcelona four times in European competitions during his time with Napoli. He scored once and supplied one assist in those matches.