Victor Osimhen is expected to have his first real test later today when Galatasaray take on Fenerbahce in a top of the table clash in Turkey, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Osimhen made his debut last weekend in their 5-0 win over Rizespor and he is expected to keep his spot in the starting lineup after missing out of the squad for the 3-1 win over Gaziantep, due to eligibility rule regarding the rescheduled game.
Against Fenerbahce led by Jose Mourinho, the 25 year old is expected to play in a two man attack alongside Michy Batshuayi, but will mainly play from the left side of the attack. A role he which isn’t quite usual for him.
The decision to go that way is to accommodate Osimhen and Batshuayi who has had a fine start to the season with two goals and two assists in five league games. Osimhen meanwhile will be looking for his first in the colors of his new team following his assist on his debut.
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In Turkey the game is rated as one of the most anticipated as both teams are usually title rivals, and this season they are separated by two points after five games in the league. Galatasaray are however the defending champions beating Fenerbahce to the title by three points last season.
