Jose Mourinho, Fenerbahce's head coach, criticized Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for diving during matches. This comment follows Osimhen's transfer to Galatasaray, intensifying the rivalry between the two Turkish clubs. Mourinho acknowledged Osimhen's talent while urging him to avoid theatrics on the pitch as the season unfolds.
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has ignited a debate by criticizing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for his tendency to dive during matches. This remark follows Osimhen’s recent transfer to Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli, which intensifies the rivalry between the two Turkish clubs as they vie for the Turkish Super Lig title.
Mourinho, who became Fenerbahce’s head coach in June after leaving AS Roma, has faced Osimhen multiple times in Serie A, gaining insights into his playing style. In a recent interview, Mourinho acknowledged Osimhen’s talent, comparing him to Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. However, he expressed concern over Osimhen’s frequent diving, stating, “You are one of the best players in Africa along with Salah... You can’t be diving.”
Despite the criticism, Mourinho seemed to imply that he values Osimhen’s skills. “He dives too much, and that’s my problem with him, but after 10 minutes, we are fine,” he said, indicating that he still respects Osimhen’s contributions to the game.
As Osimhen leads the attack for Galatasaray, the anticipation builds for the upcoming clashes with Fenerbahce. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Osimhen responds to Mourinho’s comments and whether he can maintain his performance while managing the pressures of the Turkish league rivalry.
