Turkish giants Galatasaray and star forward Victor Osimhen are bracing for a monumental challenge as they prepare to host AZ Alkmaar in the second leg of their Europa League playoff.
The stakes are high, and the task is daunting following a convincing 4-1 victory for AZ Alkmaar in the first leg.
In a significant boost for the Turkish side, Osimhen will be available for the return leg, bringing much-needed firepower for what is a daunting task.
The two sides met previously in this competition's league phase group, with Osimhen scoring in a 1-1 draw in AlkmaarThis upcoming clash will be their third meeting, with both teams eager to assert their dominance.
Correct score prediction: Galatasaray v AZ Alkmaar
Galatasaray will welcome back Victor Osimhen to their squad for the game against AZ Alkmaar after missing the first leg, which gives them an added advantage.
The Nigerian was on target twice on Monday night as Galatasaray won 2-1 away at Caykur Rizespor.
The two sides met during the league round in the Netherlands, which ended in a 1-1 draw. This time, in their third meeting, it will be a very difficult game as Gala have to overcome a 4-1 deficit from the first leg.
Prediction: Galatasaray to win 2-0 but fail to go through.
Victor Osimhen the torch-bearer for Galatasaray
The Nigerian has been the main man for Galatasaray this season, both in the Super League and in the Europa League.
On Monday, he scored twice for Galatasaray in a 2-1 away win at Rizespor as they get set for the herculean task of overcoming a 4-1 reversal in the first leg Europa League play-off game against the Dutch side.
In the Europa League, he has scored five goals and provided an assist in six games as he looks forward to helping his team qualify for the next round.
It will be a daunting task for Osimhen and his teammates, but not an impossible one.
