UCL: 'Very dangerous, one of world's best' - Stuttgart's Mittelstädt hails Osimhen

Stuttgart defender Maximilian Mittelstädt has hailed Victor Osimhen as one of the world's premier strikers ahead of his team's UEFA Champions League match against Galatasaray. The German left-back acknowledged the Nigerian forward's consistent, attacking prowess, praising his impressive performances over recent seasons. Osimhen has scored 10 goals in 10 appearances across all competitions so far this season, including a goal against his former club Lille in the Champions League.

He is anticipated to be fit for the upcoming clash against Stuttgart, despite receiving medical attention during Galatasaray's last Turkish Süper Lig game.

During a pre-match press conference, Mittelstädt cautioned his teammates about the danger posed by Galatasaray's attacking lineup, particularly Osimhen. He emphasized that Stuttgart had prepared for Galatasaray's defensive strength but also recognized the threat posed by the exceptional attackers, including Osimhen, whom he described as "very dangerous." The Stuttgart defender assured his team that they were well-prepared for the challenge ahead, acknowledging that it would demand their utmost effort.

Osimhen's growing influence at Galatasaray has brought him closer to another club milestone. With eight Champions League goals, he is nearing Burak Yılmaz's record of 10 goals as the club's joint-second-highest scorer in European competition history. The Nigerian striker will have another chance to bolster his European scoring record when Galatasaray faces Stuttgart in the upcoming Champions League encounter.