‘He is a fantastic striker’ — Hansi Flick prepares Barcelona for Osimhen test

According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday October 11, 2026, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has praised Victor Osimhen ahead of his side’s UEFA Champions League clash against Galatasaray on Tuesday.

The German coach described the Nigerian international as a “fantastic striker” and warned his players to prepare for a difficult encounter at Rams Park in Istanbul.

Speaking after Barcelona’s 3-0 La Liga victory over Getafe, Flick acknowledged Galatasaray’s quality and the challenge of playing in front of their passionate supporters.

“Galatasaray have Osimhen, who is a fantastic striker. They really have a great squad,” Flick said, according to Turkish media outlet Fanatik.

Osimhen recently returned from a groin injury and made an immediate contribution, providing an assist in Galatasaray’s 3-1 victory over Kasımpaşa.

The 27-year-old has reportedly scored six goals and registered three assists in five appearances this season, underlining his importance to the Turkish champions.

Meanwhile, Osimhen has expressed his excitement about facing Barcelona, describing the Spanish giants as one of the biggest clubs in world football.

The striker believes the encounter will be significant for Galatasaray, their players and supporters as they prepare to welcome the Catalan side to Rams Park.

With Flick openly recognising Osimhen’s threat, Barcelona will need to be well prepared to contain the Nigerian forward in what promises to be a challenging Champions League encounter.

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