The Digest:
Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina has declared Victor Osimhen the best forward he has ever played alongside, placing the Nigerian above elite strikers including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gonzalo Higuain, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Radamel Falcao. Speaking to Djibril Drame, Lemina praised Osimhen's unique combination of hunger, defensive commitment, and relentless pressing: "Even if he doesn't score, he's constantly contributing, constantly a threat. Always pressing. He defends with us. On top of that, he's a complete finisher. I've never seen such a hungry forward." Lemina also revealed Osimhen's intense competitiveness: "He hates losing, and when we lose, he won't talk to you... The next day, he puts on his headphones and doesn't talk to anyone. But these are good habits." Osimhen has scored seven Champions League goals this season and provided the assist for Lemina's winner against Liverpool in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie.
Key Points
- Lemina says Osimhen is best forward he's played with, surpassing Aubameyang, Higuain, Falcao.
- Praises his pressing, defensive work, finishing, hunger.
- Reveals Osimhen's intense competitiveness after losses.
- Osimhen has 7 UCL goals, assisted Lemina's winner vs Liverpool.
- Nigerian striker key to Galatasaray's domestic and European success.
Sources: Complete Sports
