‘They cannot be side by side’ - Ex-Besiktas coach advises that Osimhen and Morata are not compatible
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Ex-Besiktas coach advises Galatasaray || Imago

‘They cannot be side by side’ - Ex-Besiktas coach advises that Osimhen and Morata are not compatible

Stephen Oladehinde 13:41 - 09.04.2025

Sergen Yalcin, former Besiktas coach, expressed his belief that Galatasaray would struggle to accommodate both Victor Osimhen and Alvaro Morata in their starting lineup.

The Nigeria international joined The Lion last September after unsuccessful transfers to Chelsea and Al-Ahli.

On the other hand, Morata signed on loan during the winter transfer window to replace the injured Mauro Icardi, who is currently out with an ACL injury.

Morata has scored three goals in eight games, while Osimhen has had an exceptional season, scoring 28 goals in 32 games across all competitions.

Yalcın speaks on Osimhen and Morata

Yalcın offered insight into the experience of coaching a player like Osimhen, with his explosive pace and unpredictable movement, while also addressing the tactical incompatibility.

Victor Osimhen is at home in Turkey with Galatasaray and their fans | Credit: Imago
Victor Osimhen is at home in Turkey with Galatasaray and their fans | Credit: Imago

According to Kafa Sports YouTube channel, via habersarikirmizi.com, he said, "If there is no Victor Osimhen in Galatasaray , Alvaro Morata will play. Morata and Osimhen cannot be side by side. 

Alvaro Morata || imago
Alvaro Morata || imago

"You will guide Victor Osimhen like a primary school student. If you don't tell the guy, he will say to you later, 'You didn't tell me'. 

"You can't hold him accountable as a coach. However, if you tell him and he doesn't do it, then you hold him accountable."

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