Batrakov Lauds Osimhen's Winning Spirit at Galatasaray
Aleksey Batrakov, a midfielder for Galatasaray, described Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as a perfectionist with a strong competitive spirit. Batrakov recalled their first training session, where Osimhen's determination was evident during a mini-tournament.
He noted a significant moment when Osimhen allowed him to take the final penalty in a shootout, which Batrakov scored, leading to Osimhen celebrating with him. These comments followed Osimhen's recent performance where he ended a goal drought in the Champions League with a goal in Galatasaray's 4-2 victory against Lille on October 21.
Osimhen had faced criticism from Turkish media after failing to score in three consecutive matches against Kasımpaşa, Barcelona, and Gençlerbirliği. Despite the scrutiny, he maintained confidence in his abilities and stressed that team success was more important than individual recognition.
Osimhen and Batrakov are now focused on their upcoming match against Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Süper Lig.
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