Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has confirmed he will not hesitate to unleash the attacking prowess of Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi in the UEFA Champions League knockout play-off first leg against Juventus at Rams Park on Tuesday.

Both strikers are in scintillating form this season. They were instrumental in Galatasaray’s 5–1 triumph over Eyupspor on Friday, with Osimhen providing two assists and Icardi netting a hat-trick.

Icardi, the team’s top scorer, has 13 goals in 21 appearances this season, enjoying a remarkable comeback after an injury limited him to just seven league games last term. Osimhen has featured in 16 games, scoring nine goals and contributing three assists.

Ahead of the crucial clash with Juventus, Buruk is eager to start both forwards together. “When we signed Victor Osimhen, I intended to play with two strikers, but then Mauro Icardi got injured. Now both are at the peak of their form, and they can play together,” Buruk said.

He also addressed concerns over squad selection: “We have also added players like Leroy Sané and Noa Lang to our squad. I assure you, selecting the team is never easy.”

While the Turkish Süper Lig champions remain favorites to retain their domestic title, their European ambitions are on the line as they seek to progress in the Champions League play-offs.