Europe Deeney: Osimhen's Absence Proves Crucial in Galatasaray's Champions League Defeat

The Digest:

Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has highlighted Victor Osimhen's pivotal role at Galatasaray following their European defeat

Key Points:

• Troy Deeney ranked Victor Osimhen among the world's top five strikers
• He blamed Galatasaray's 1-0 loss to Union SG on Osimhen's absence
• Osimhen missed the match due to a minor hamstring injury
• Galatasaray has lost both Champions League games without the Nigerian
• The striker leads the UCL scoring chart with six goals in three games
• Mauro Icardi failed to provide adequate attacking cover in his absence
• Osimhen's return is crucial for the upcoming derby against Fenerbahce

When a single player's presence or absence becomes the difference between victory and defeat, it reveals not just individual brilliance but the delicate architecture of team success, where one pillar supports so much.

Sources: Soccernet, Complete Sports