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Collymore Warns Osimhen Against Chelsea Move

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Former Liverpool forward Stan Collymore has warned Victor Osimhen against joining Chelsea.
Collymore believed Osimhen will be under intense pressure to deliver which could affect his game.

“That player, whoever it was, got talked about way beyond whether they were good, bad or indifferent on the pitch,” Collymore.
“It was always that the record signing would be expected to make the difference which I always thought was very unfair.

“The big-name signing that won’t just entertain us but will also become the poster boy of both his club and the entire Premier League.
“That could well be the case for Victor Osimhen if his rumored move to Chelsea comes off, because the mind-boggling numbers then puts unfair pressure and expectation on him,” he added.

Chelsea have been linked with a move for the Nigeria international this summer.

The Blues reportedly want to sign the striker on loan with an option to buy

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Foden Named UCL Player of the Week, Osimhen Second

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By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata

 

Manchester City’s Phil Foden has been voted UEFA Champions League Player of the Week for Matchday 4, edging out Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray, who finished second.

UEFA announced the results on Thursday after a series of standout performances across Europe.

Foden earned the honour with two goals and an assist in City’s 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, completing 92% of his passes and creating four chances.

Osimhen, meanwhile, became the second Nigerian ever to score a Champions League hat-trick, inspiring Galatasaray’s 3-0 victory over Ajax.

Other nominees were Carlos Forbs of Club Brugge and Mikel Merino of Arsenal.

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Lookman, Atalanta Coach in Heated Touchline Exchange

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By Samuel Adeola

Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman clashed with his manager, Ivan Juric, during their 1-0 UEFA Champions League win over Marseille on Wednesday night.

The incident occurred in the 75th minute when Lookman, visibly frustrated, reacted angrily after being substituted while the game was goalless.

Juric confronted him on the touchline before CEO Luca Percassi and captain Marten de Roon intervened.

Lazar Samardzic later scored the decisive goal for the Serie A side.

After the match, Juric was seen speaking with Lookman again, though reports say it remains unclear whether the matter was resolved.

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Osimhen Hat-trick Sinks Ajax in Amsterdam

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By Huldah Shado

 

Victor Osimhen fired Galatasaray to a 3-0 victory over Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday, scoring a stunning hat-trick that included two penalties.

After a goalless first half, the Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 59th minute with a powerful header from Leroy Sané’s cross.

He doubled the lead seven minutes later from the spot after Youri Baas handled in the box, before completing his hat-trick with another penalty in the 78th minute following a second handball by Gerald Alders.

Ajax showed flashes of intent through Oscar Gloukh and Mika Godts but failed to break Galatasaray’s solid defense.

Osimhen’s treble makes him only the second Nigerian ever to score a hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League, sealing a memorable night for the Turkish champions in Amsterdam.

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