UCL: Lille defender Ribeiro vows to stop Osimhen

Lille defender Alexsandro Ribeiro has expressed his excitement about facing Victor Osimhen when the French side host Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League.

The two teams will meet at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in a matchday three match, with both teams looking for their first points in the competition after losing their first two games.

The match will also mark a return to familiar territory for Osimhen, who played for Lille during the 2019/2020 season before securing a high-profile move to Napoli.

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Ribeiro, ready for the Osimhen test

Ribeiro acknowledged that facing the Nigerian striker would be a difficult challenge and described the contest as a personal battle between both players.

“Yes, I will play against Osimhen. It will be a difficult match for us. It will be a kind of battle between the two of us,” the Brazilian told the media before the match.

No more injury problems

The centre-back also expressed his satisfaction with his progress this season after suffering injuries last year.

“I’m back on the pitch. I feel very good. My injury last year was different; I couldn’t play many games. I’m showing good progress this season and I want to continue like this. The club has also made a big contribution to this,” he added.

By Adeboye Amosu