Former Manchester United supervisor José Mourinho has taken a swipe at Tremendous Eagles star Victor Osimhen, criticizing his on-field habits regardless of sustaining a optimistic relationship with the Nigerian striker.
In a video circulating on social media, Mourinho expressed his displeasure with Osimhen’s tendency to dive throughout matches. The feedback comply with the striker’s worldwide responsibility with Nigeria and are available at a time when Osimhen has joined Turkish aspect Galatasaray on mortgage.
“I don’t have issues with Victor, actually, we now have an excellent relationship,” Mourinho stated. “However each time I play towards him, I converse with him as a result of I don’t like the way in which he behaves. He dives an excessive amount of.”
Mourinho, who now manages Fenerbahce, highlighted their earlier encounters, notably when Roma confronted Napoli in Serie A. He additionally in contrast Osimhen to African soccer legends like Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, and George Weah, urging him to take care of a excessive customary of conduct.
“I informed him, you’re one of many two greatest African gamers—it’s you and Salah. Up to now, it was Drogba, Eto’o, and Weah. You can not behave like this,” Mourinho added, pointing to the striker’s stature in African soccer.
Regardless of the criticism, Mourinho emphasised that their disagreements are momentary. “After 10 minutes, we’re high quality, we now have a very good relationship,” he concluded.
Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray comes amid a difficult summer season that included a failed switch to Chelsea and tensions along with his former membership Napoli. With Mourinho now managing Galatasaray’s rivals, Fenerbahce, the Turkish Tremendous Lig is ready for intense matchups between the 2, each on and off the pitch.