We must limit Osimhen to stand a chance — Juventus legend Chiellini ahead of UCL Playoffs

Juventus director and club legend Giorgio Chiellini has warned that limiting Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen will be vital when both sides meet in the UEFA Champions League playoffs.

Galatasaray take on Juventus in a two-legged UEFA Champions League playoff clash for a place in the round of 16.

Speaking to Sky Sport Italia on Friday, following the knockout draw in Nyon, Chiellini, the legendary defender turned executive, admitted that facing Osimhen and Galatasaray will be a tough task.

Chiellini was careful to frame Galatasaray as more than a one-man team, even while conceding that Osimhen remains the most obvious focal point.

"It’s a strong team with great individuals, really good players," Chiellini noted.

"We’ll play the second leg at home, so it doesn’t end in Istanbul. But we have to go to that stadium and play our game, expose their weaknesses, which they do have, but also limit the big potential and individual quality they have, not just upfront.

"We all know Victor Osimhen well, but there are other important players too."

Galatasaray vs Juventus: Osimhen the danger man

Galatasaray will enter the February 17 first leg with sky-high confidence. Their European campaign has already featured a giant-killing win over Liverpool, as well as impressive wins over Bodo/Glimt and Ajax.

However, Juventus will also fancy their chances on the back of their own fine domestic form, under new boss Luciano Spalletti.

Speaking about Osimhen, manager Spalletti is convinced that the Nigerian forward is the kind of steiker who can run a defense on his own.

“When he's bursting forward, he can run 100 meters in 11 seconds,” Spalletti recalled.

Osimhen arrives in the tie in form once again, with seven goals in 13 Turkish Super Lig appearances and six in six Champions League matches this season.