Turkish pundit slams Osimhen after Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Galatasaray

Turkish football pundit Serdar Ali Çelikler criticized Victor Osimhen for failing to score or play effectively as a centre-forward in Galatasaray’s 4-1 Champions League loss to Barcelona on Tuesday. Goals from João Cancelo, Fermín López, Anthony Gordon, and Karim Adeyemi secured the victory for Hansi Flick’s side at Rams Park. Çelikler said Osimhen ‘couldn’t do either goalscoring or centre-forward play today’ and suggested he preferred Rafael Leão’s performance.

The critique matters because Osimhen is Nigeria’s most prominent striker and a high‑value asset for Galatasaray; public questioning of his form could affect his confidence, his standing with the club, and perceptions ahead of international duties. Nigerian fans follow his European performances closely, and sustained criticism may influence transfer talks or national team selection.

Osimhen will look to rebound when Galatasaray host Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. Will he silence his critics with a strong performance, or will the pressure mount further?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/ucl-osimhen-under-fire-after-barcelonas-4-1-win-over-galatasaray/