Ex-AC Milan coach claims Victor Osimhen ‘problem’ may give Juventus the edge in UCL clash
Football • 5d ago
Former AC Milan head coach Vincenzo Montella believes Juventus will have an edge in their UEFA Champions League playoff second-leg clash against Galatasaray if Victor Osimhen is not fully fit to feature, Soccernet.ng reports.
Osimhen has dominated pre-match discussions ahead of Wednesday’s showdown at the Allianz Stadium, with the spotlight mainly on his fitness.
The 27-year-old missed Galatasaray’s 2-0 defeat to Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday after experiencing knee discomfort, leading to initial fears he might miss the trip to Turin.
He was left out of the squad as a precaution to avoid aggravating the issue at such an important time of the season.
However, the Nigerian international returned to training on Monday looking sharp and is expected to play on Wednesday,...