Victor Osimhen says Galatasaray 'can hurt' Liverpool at Anfield after 1-0 first-leg win | OneFootball

Victor Osimhen believes Galatasaray can trouble Liverpool at Anfield after a 1-0 first-leg victory in Istanbul in their Champions League round of 16 tie.

RAMS Park throbbed long before kick-off, a vast choreography from the home end setting an emotional tone. Osimhen was in tears as the display unfolded, the moment fuelling a ferocious night for the hosts.

The Turkish champions recorded a third consecutive European win over the Reds as Osimhen’s sharp work created Mario Lemina’s decisive strike. The result gives Okan Buruk’s side a narrow but valuable lead to carry to Merseyside.

"I have been very happy since I arrived in this jersey. This jersey is very special. I wanted to do my best for these fans. I lost my mother at a very young age. That's why it's very important to me," he said on TRT.

"We are a family together with the Galatasaray fans. We did a very good job today."

"I think we can hurt Liverpool in the second leg. We have done a good job so far." Galatasaray will now prepare for a tactical battle at Anfield, encouraged by how effectively they contained Liverpool in Türkiye.

Source: Goal.com