Fatshimetrie legend has questioned Jose Mourinho’s decision to sign Youssef En-Nesyri over Victor Osimhen.
Osimhen joined Galatasaray in the summer on a season-long loan after missing out on a move to a top team in Europe.
The attacking player has started the new season impressively with his new team Galatasaray, providing an assist in his first two games.
Following Osimhen’s impressive performance in Galatasaray’s win over Fenerbahce, Selim Soydan has criticised Mourinho for not signing the Nigerian star.
Selim criticises Mourinho
Soydan has berated Mourinho for selecting En-Nesyri over reigning African Player of the Year Osimhen.
Selim Soydan, Fenerbahce legend || Getty
According to Habersarikirmizi, Soydan said: “How can you give €20m to this En-Nesyri? This guy can’t score in an empty net.
“I don’t understand why Mourinho is insisting so much. Galatasaray bought Victor Osimhen. How could you lose such a player?
Fenerbahce coach Mourinho || Getty
“If necessary, you could have let 1-2 players go, you shouldn’t have lost Osimhen to Galatasaray.”
En-Nesyri has come under fire for his performances since joining the club, scoring just one goal in his first six games.
Osimhen in action for Galatasaray || Imago
The Morocco international was signed by the Yellow Canaries in the summer from Sevilla, but he hasn’t really made the grade, scoring just one goal so far.
However, Osimhen, a Nigerian striker, has been signed by arch-rivals Galatasaray on loan from Napoli.
Fenerbahce star En-Nesyri || Imago
In their derby match on Saturday, both players were on the pitch together for the first time, but it was Osimhen who stole the show.
Victor Osimhen has shown his talent and immediate impact at Galatasaray, raising questions about Mourinho’s decision not to exploit that potential. The choice to focus on En-Nesyri, who has struggled to live up to expectations, seems to be called into question in light of Osimhen’s brilliant performances. This rivalry between the two players could well be the highlight of the upcoming games between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, adding an extra dimension to this intense clash.