Ahead of the high-stakes Galatasaray vs Barcelona UCL clash on Tuesday, Hansi Flick has singled out returning striker Victor Osimhen as one of the primary threats his side must neutralize at the Rams Park.
Victor Osimhen returned from a right adductor/groin injury on October 9, 2026, coming off the bench to provide an assist in Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Kasımpaşa, and will look forward to the Barcelona game.
Flick also acknowledged the overall quality of Galatasaray’s squad.
“Galatasaray have a fantastic striker, a fantastic team really. We need to be ready for this match. We have to play our best football against Galatasaray,” Flick said in a pre-match conference
The German spoke about the atmosphere at RAMS Park, describing it as the loudest stadium in the world. He stressed that his players must be mentally and tactically prepared for the challenge.
“On Tuesday we face Galatasaray. We play in the LOUDEST stadium in the world…”
“It’s the Champions League, it’s different. Everyone is very good.
Galatasaray vs Barcelona UCL Clash
Osimhen’s return provides a significant boost for the Turkish side ahead of their meeting with one of Europe’s leading clubs.
The 27-year-old Nigerian recognised Barcelona’s quality but expressed his excitement about facing the Spanish team.
“The Barcelona match will be a tough game, but to be honest, like my teammates, I’m also very excited for this match because I know Barcelona is one of the best teams in the world,” Osimhen said.
