Turkish sports commentator Şansal Büyüka has underscored a critical tactical evolution at Galatasaray, warning that the Süper Lig champions must sustain their recent move away from a heavy reliance on striker Victor Osimhen to secure long-term success.
Büyüka, speaking on the Sports Digitale YouTube channel, acknowledged a positive trend in the team’s recent performances but framed it as a necessary correction to a previously risky strategy. “In the last one or two matches, Galatasaray seem to have somewhat overcome their dependence on Osimhen,” he stated, as reported by Habersarikirmizi. “This is an extremely important development for Galatasaray. There is a rapid shift from one man to a team, and this will greatly benefit Galatasaray.” His comments directly reference past matches where an over-dependence on the Nigerian international created tangible vulnerabilities for the squad.
This analysis follows Osimhen’s contribution in Galatasaray’s recent Süper Lig victory over Rizespor, where his goal continued his potent form. Season statistics validate his pivotal role: the striker has scored 15 goals in 21 appearances across all competitions since joining from Napoli. His immediate impact made him the primary offensive focal point, a pattern Büyüka noted previously caused “serious problems” when his impact was neutralized or absent.
The commentary highlights a central narrative for the defending champions as they navigate multiple competitions. While Osimhen’s individual quality is undeniable, Büyüka’s warning suggests that building a more distributed attacking threat is essential for resilience. The team’s ability to win without a guaranteed multi-goal output from a single player marks a maturing phase.
For Galatasaray, balancing the utilization of a world-class striker like Osimhen with a more collective approach is now a tactical imperative. The coming weeks will test whether the observed shift is a temporary adjustment or a sustainable new blueprint as the club pursues domestic and European objectives. The development signals a move towards squad depth and system-based strength, moving beyond the security of a lone superstar.
