UCL: ‘Six offsides in a single match’ – Ozkok sends message to Galatasaray boss, Buruk over Osimhen

Prominent Turkish football analyst Hüseyin Özkök has called on Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk to tackle Victor Osimhen's recurring offside issues. The Turkish football expert made this stance following Victor Osimhen's lacklustre performance during Galatasaray's recent UEFA Champions League match against Barcelona. Barcelona emerged victorious, securing a 4-1 triumph at Rams Park, which extended their winning streak to ten matches.

Despite Barcelona's formidable defensive strategy, the Nigerian striker's impact was minimal, handling just 12 touches, making three passes, and registering two successful ones. Osimhen also contributed to three contested challenges, lost possession six times, and managed a single shot that was wide of the target.

Galatasaray's defensive blunders were evident as they were offside a total of eight times during the game, with Osimhen being the source of six of those offences. "Without a doubt, Galatasaray's manager, Okan Buruk, must tackle Osimhen's offside problem," Özkök stated during an appearance on A Spor. The Barcelona fixture marked the first time this season that Osimhen failed to score or provide an assist in a competitive match.