Ribeiro relishes battle with Osimhen as Lille host Galatasaray in UCL clash
Lille defender Alexandro Ribeiro has expressed respect for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen ahead of their upcoming UEFA Champions League match. Both teams are seeking their first points of the competition in this high-stakes encounter.
Why it matters
The match is significant for both clubs as they attempt to recover from poor starts in the European tournament.
Ribeiro will be hoping he is able to ensure that Osimhen has a quiet night at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Wednesday night.
Lille defender Alexandro Ribeiro has admitted that handling Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen during tonight’s UEFA Champions League (UCL) encounter will be a difficult task.
He made this known while speaking about the capabilities of the Nigerian forward ahead of the elite European match.
Lille will host Galatasaray in a Matchday 3 fixture at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Wednesday night.
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