Your strikers are not special - Jose Mourinho told to sign Nigerian 'terminator' Victor Osimhen

Jose Mourinho and Victor Osimhen.

Your strikers are not special - Jose Mourinho told to sign Nigerian 'terminator' Victor Osimhen

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 12:42 - 01.12.2024

Jose Mourinho has been told he needs a special striker like Victor Osimhen at Fenerbahce to compete.

Jose Mourinho has been urged to secure a striker like Victor Osimhen to enhance Fenerbahce's chances of competing with Turkish rivals Galatasaray in the Super Lig. 

Since taking over as manager in the summer, Mourinho has faced the challenge of narrowing the gap between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, who currently sit atop the Super Lig standings.

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Despite Mourinho's experience and tactical acumen, Fenerbahce's performance has not matched expectations, especially with Galatasaray bolstered by the presence of Osimhen, who has been in sensational form since joining on loan from Napoli. 

The Nigerian striker and Napoli icon is recognised as one of the top forwards in football, and his contributions have been key in Galatasaray's success this season.

Victor Osimhen celebrates in the Europa League.

Emre Bol, a former coach of Fenerbahce, emphasised the need for Mourinho to find a "terminator" striker to match Osimhen's calibre. He described Osimhen as a "monster," stating per habersarikirmizi;

"Osimhen gives such a performance that we say 'Terminator, monster.' Osimhen is a complete player! All the features are there. It's the embodiment of this man." 

Jose Mourinho was recently unveiled as new Fenerbahce boss. (Photo Credit: Fenerbahce/X)

Bol further noted that there are only two players in the world who can be classified as special strikers: Osimhen and Erling Haaland.

He added, "Fenerbahce needs to find a striker close to that. Your strikers are not special. Icardi, the injured striker, is also special." 

Victor Osimhen in Galatasaray training ahead of Sunday clash. (Photo Credit: Osimhen/Instagram)

This critique calls for urgency from Mourinho and Fenerbahce to bolster their attacking options if they hope to challenge for titles against formidable opponents like Galatasaray.

Mourinho will need to address these concerns and potentially target top talent in the transfer market to enhance his squad's competitiveness. 

Victor Osimhen on target again for Galatasaray. || Imago

The pressure is on for Mourinho to deliver results and prove that he can lead Fenerbahce back to glory in Turkish football.