Stewart Robson Lauds Victor Osimhen After Galatasaray’s Famous Win Over Liverpool

Former Arsenal midfielder and football pundit, Stewart Robson, has hailed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for his decisive performance in Galatasaray’s shock 1-0 win over Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.

Osimhen scored the game’s only goal from the penalty spot, but beyond the goal, his intelligent movement and relentless energy kept Liverpool’s defense unsettled throughout the contest.

Speaking on ESPN FC, Robson showered praise on the 25-year-old Super Eagles star, insisting that many top clubs missed the chance to sign a truly world-class forward.

“There are lots of big clubs that should’ve taken him but did not take the chance,” Robson said.

“But what he showed tonight was a great awareness of where the space was. He kept pulling out down the side of Van Dijk into the space. He was good with his back to the goal and a constant threat.

Yes, he scored a penalty, but he is a top-class player. He has got energy, pace, and he is not bad in the air.”

With the win, Galatasaray collected their first three points of the Champions League campaign, and Osimhen is already being tipped as the key man to carry them through a difficult group stage. The striker will now turn his attention to domestic duty as Galatasaray prepare to face Besiktas in a fiery Turkish derby on Saturday.

Opinion:

Robson’s praise reflects a growing truth in world football: Osimhen is no longer just one of Africa’s brightest talents — he is one of the most complete strikers in Europe. Against Liverpool, he didn’t just score; he dictated the rhythm of Galatasaray’s attack with his movement, strength, and intelligence.

What stands out is how he exposed spaces around Virgil van Dijk, one of the most respected defenders in the world. Few strikers dare to test Van Dijk repeatedly, but Osimhen made him uncomfortable all evening.

It also raises the question Robson hinted at: how did so many European giants pass up the chance to sign him when he was available? For Galatasaray, though, it’s a blessing — they now have a striker capable of carrying them on both domestic and European fronts.

If he keeps this up, Tuesday’s win over Liverpool may not be remembered just as a famous Galatasaray victory, but also as another chapter in Osimhen’s rise to the very top of world football.