Juventus is gearing up for a crucial second leg in the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs against Galatasaray, following a humbling 5-2 defeat in the first leg at Rams Park. The "Old Lady" found themselves completely outplayed, with Galatasaray dominating the proceedings and securing a significant aggregate advantage through clinical finishing. A central figure in Juventus's first-leg woes was Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who, despite not directly scoring, proved to be Galatasaray's primary threat and wreaked havoc on the Juventus defense.

Osimhen's relentless pressing and imposing physical presence were instrumental, leading to his direct involvement in three of Galatasaray's goals. Juventus defender Lloyd Kelly, a notable victim of Osimhen's prowess on the night, recalled how the striker dispossessed him to set up Noa Lang for Galatasaray's fourth goal. This particular incident underscored the Nigerian's ability to create decisive moments, even when not on the scoresheet himself.

Ahead of the return leg at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Lloyd Kelly has publicly stated that Juventus has learned from their mistakes and is better prepared to nullify Osimhen's threat. "Osimhen is an extraordinary player; he proved that in the first match," Kelly remarked during a pre-match press conference. He emphasized the team's collective resolve: "We will try to deny him the same opportunities he enjoyed in the first leg. As a team, we have to give everything on the pitch."

The three-goal deficit forces Juventus to adopt an ultra-attacking strategy in Turin, aiming to overturn the aggregate score. However, this aggressive approach comes with inherent risks. By committing significant numbers forward, Juventus faces the challenge of potentially leaving massive spaces behind their defense, which Galatasaray's forwards, particularly Osimhen, are perfectly capable of exploiting. Given Osimhen’s proven track record, any granted space in transition could be severely punished, making Juventus's tactical balance a critical factor in their quest for a comeback.