Victor Osimhen makes feelings on Liverpool clear before potential Champions League rematch
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool will face either Galatasaray or Atletico Madrid next in the Champions League, potentially reuniting them with an old enemy; Galatasaray striker Victor OsimhenGalatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.(Image: Mine Kasapoglu/Anadolu via Getty Images)Liverpool will face one of Galatasaray or Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last-16, with the draw to take place on Friday morning (11am UK time/6am ET).And Victor Osimhen says he would much rather not face the Reds again having already taken on Liverpool in the group phase. The Italians were also down to 10 men for almost half of the 90 minutes because Lloyd Kelly was sent off.READ MORE: Liverpool could face nightmare Champions League scenario with path to finalREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah has 3 options if he quits Liverpool with clear obvious choiceTen-man Juventus scored three goals without reply to make it 5-5 on aggregate before Osimhen then found the net in extra time to put Galatasaray back in front again.
Baris Alper Yilmaz struck late to seal the tie for the Turkish champion.Osimhen was asked who he wanted to face in the next round, with Galatasaray set to play either Liverpool or Tottenham. And he explained his choice between the two Premier League sides."I mean to be honest with you, meeting Liverpool now is going to be like some sort of revenge," he said live on CBS Sports.Victor Osimhen celebrates after Galatasaray's victory over Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)"Anyone we meet now...
I wouldn’t say much but I would like to escape Liverpool."But if they come, yeah, we’re going to dig it out but it’s not going to be easy. I think we’re up to the task, it’s not going to be easy, of course, but we have fight in us."Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.