Former Galatasaray forward Ümit Karan has criticized Victor Osimhen’s finishing abilities, suggesting the Nigerian international falls short of Mauro Icardi in this area.
Karan voiced his opinion during an appearance on the SkySpor YouTube channel, as reported by habersarikirmizi.
The comments followed Osimhen’s performance in Galatasaray’s surprising 1-1 draw against Hatayspor.
While the forward notched his 14th goal of the season across all competitions, his struggles in front of goal were evident, leading to scrutiny.
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A Night of Missed Opportunities
At the Mersin Stadium, Osimhen failed to capitalize on several clear-cut chances, registering a game-high six shots but only managing two on target.
Additionally, he struggled to outwit Hatayspor’s defensive setup, repeatedly falling into the offside trap.
Karan, now 48, acknowledged Osimhen’s athleticism and technical skills but expressed disappointment with his finishing:
“Victor Osimhen is an athletic and technical footballer, but he showed that he is behind Icardi in terms of finishing. He missed many clear goals and couldn’t get out of the offside trap.”
Competition in the Scorer’s Chart
Victor Osimhen’s 11 league goals currently place him behind Simon Banza (12) and Krzysztof Piątek (13) in the scoring charts.
Despite being a key player for Galatasaray since his loan move from Napoli, this performance highlights areas for improvement in his game.
