Fenerbahçe manager Domenico Tedesco lauded his team for successfully neutralizing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen during their 1-1 draw with Galatasaray, stating they defended most long balls aimed at him “well.” This moment explores the clash between meticulous strategy and individual brilliance, educating on the pressures facing a marquee signing in one of football’s most intense fixtures.
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Fenerbahçe coach Domenico Tedesco said his team “neutralized” Victor Osimhen in the derby.
He anticipated Galatasaray’s long-ball strategy to Osimhen and set up his defence accordingly.
Osimhen, recently back from injury, had a quiet game with only 30 touches and 12 possessions lost.
The highly anticipated match ended 1-1, keeping the title race extremely tight.
Osimhen has scored just 3 goals in 10 Turkish league games this season.
His form contrasts with his 6 goals in 3 UEFA Champions League matches.
The result leaves Galatasaray just one point above Fenerbahçe at the Super Lig summit.
For Osimhen, the match was a frustrating lesson in isolation, a reminder that even the most potent attacking forces can be subdued by a well-drilled plan in the storm of a derby.View Posts
Sources: Soccernet, Score Nigeria