Fatih Terim, legendary Turkish coach, has warned Galatasaray and Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, to control his temper.
He said this while praising the forward’s status as one of the best in the world.
The 73-year-old former Galatasaray coach known as the Emperor made the comments on his YouTube channel while analysing Osimhen and other players of the Turkish Super Lig champions.
Osimhen has been in good form for Galatasaray this season, with eight goal contributions (six goals and two assists) in four matches played so far this season.
The 27-year-old bullish forward has scored in every match played this season, already breaking the three-match streak he managed last season, and Terim believes the former Napoli striker is unplayable on his day.
“Osimhen is an extraordinary striker, among the best in the world,” he started.
“As long as he stays focused on the game, it’s really difficult to go one-on-one with him.”
Osimhen is known to press defenders and the goalkeepers at a speed and consistency almost unmatched by any striker in football, and Terim who had four spells at Galatasaray totaling 14 seasons complimented the Olusosun-bred player, describing him as a conjurer of goals and punisher of errors.
“He can score goals even when it’s not on his mind, even when there’s no scoring opportunity. He’s a striker who earns his own living the hard way.”
“He punishes you immediately if you make the slightest mistake as an opponent; he’s a completely different kind of player.”
Terim, however, warned that Osimhen, known for his high intensity and outburst at players on his team and the opposition, should avoid getting angry during matches to stay focused on delivering the goods for his team.
“He just needs to avoid getting unnecessarily angry or stressed,” Terim added.
Osimhen has won three trophies with Galatasaray including back-to-back league titles, and his three goals shy of breaking legendary Super Eagles striker Rashidi Yekini’s goals record to become Nigeria’s record highest goalscorer.
