Galatasaray have reportedly found a special attacking midfielder capable of filling the gap whenever Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is unavailable or struggles to make an impact, according to Tivibu Spor commentator Erman Özgür.
Özgür identified Aleksey Batrakov as the player who could provide the Turkish giants with the attacking creativity and goals needed in Osimhen’s absence.
He made the remarks following Galatasaray’s reported 2-0 victory over Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League at Rams Park, a match in which Batrakov scored both goals.
The commentator also suggested that supporters should shift their attention from former Galatasaray midfielder Dries Mertens, arguing that Batrakov has begun to deliver consistent contributions on the scoresheet.
Speaking about the midfielder’s impact, Özgür said:
"Galatasaray has now found another special talent [Batrakov] who can solve the problem when Osimhen is absent or playing poorly," Özgür said.
He further stated:
"No one should praise Mertens anymore; Galatasaray has finally found a very special number 10 [Batrakov]. He's started to make an impact on the scoreboard in almost every match."
Batrakov’s reported performances have drawn attention to his potential role in Galatasaray’s attack, particularly in providing another source of goals when Osimhen is unavailable or unable to influence games.