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Osimhen Calls for Galatasaray to 'Wake Up' After Shock Draw
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Osimhen Calls for Galatasaray to 'Wake Up' After Shock Draw

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Galatasaray drew 2-2 with Çorum FK in a Trendyol Super Lig match, a result described as disappointing by star player Victor Osimhen.
  • Osimhen acknowledged the difficulty of playing against such opponents and stressed the need for the team to wake up and improve for future matches.
  • Addressing transfer rumors, Osimhen stated his focus remains on his current team and that he will consider future moves later.

Galatasaray, the reigning champions for the past four seasons, were held to a 2-2 draw by Çorum FK in a Trendyol Super Lig fixture, a result that left star forward Victor Osimhen expressing disappointment.

We played against a difficult team. It was like that. We need to wake up. We are experiencing disappointment. Let this be a wake-up call.

— Victor OsimhenThe Galatasaray forward reflected on the team's unexpected draw against Çorum FK.

"We played against a difficult team. It was like that. We need to wake up. We are experiencing disappointment. Let this be a wake-up call," Osimhen stated in post-match comments to beIN SPORTS. He emphasized the challenging nature of the upcoming season and the team's awareness of the need for improvement.

Osimhen reiterated his commitment to the club, declaring, "I am ready to give everything for this club." He viewed the match as a crucial wake-up call for both himself and his teammates, underscoring the necessity of giving their all on the field. He also highlighted the importance of building momentum before the Champions League, stressing the need for strong performances starting with the very next match.

It will be a difficult season. The team is also aware. I am ready to give everything for this club. This was an important match as a wake-up call. It was a wake-up call for the players too. We must give our all on the field. Our fans give incredible energy, they always support us. We need to give back. We need to gain momentum before the Champions League. We need to fight very well starting from the first match.

— Victor OsimhenOsimhen discussed the team's outlook for the season and the importance of fan support.

When questioned about transfer speculation during the window, the Nigerian international remained focused on his present responsibilities. "Rumors are always present during transfer seasons. I will focus on my job. I am focused on my job. We will see and think about it then," he said, indicating that his immediate attention is on Galatasaray and that any future decisions will be made at a later time.

Rumors are always present during transfer seasons. I will focus on my job. I am focused on my job. We will see and think about it then.

— Victor OsimhenThe Nigerian star addressed questions about his future and potential transfer away from Galatasaray.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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