What Victor Osimhen told Jamie Carragher about facing Liverpool in last 16

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen says he wants to avoid Liverpool in the Champions League last-16 after scoring the winner against the Reds in the group stages

Victor Osimhen does not want to play Liverpool again(Image: Getty Images)

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has admitted he's keen to steer clear of Liverpool in the Champions League last-16, insisting Arne Slot's side will be seeking "revenge."

The Turkish team squeezed past 10-man Juventus in the Champions League following a thrilling encounter that saw Osimhen and his teammates overcome the Serie A outfit 7-5 on aggregate, having established a 5-2 advantage from the opening leg in Istanbul.

Juventus, reduced to 10 men after Lloyd Kelly's controversial dismissal, mounted a comeback to triumph 3-0 over 90 minutes in Turin before Gala capitalized on their extra man by netting twice in extra time to lose 3-2 on the day but progress to the next round.

Osimhen netted the crucial spot-kick in Turkey in late September to defeat Liverpool 1-0 during the group phase, and the Nigeria international is eager to sidestep a Reds outfit he believes will be looking to even the score, should the draw pair them together.

Speaking to Reds legend Jamie Carragher on CBS, Osimhen, when asked who he would prefer out of Liverpool or Tottenham, said: "I mean to be honest with you, meeting Liverpool now is going to be like some sort of revenge.

"Anyone we meet now... I wouldn't say much, but I would like to escape Liverpool.

Jamie Carragher spoke to Victor Osimhen after Wednesday's game(Image: Getty Images)

"But if they come, yeah, we're going to dig it out, but it's not going to be easy.

"I mean, this is Champions League, no team is easy, we can see how flying Bodo/Glimt are really doing in this tournament.

"If you want to win, you also have to play the big dogs and make a statement for yourself.

"We've met Liverpool, but we haven't played at Anfield.

"If we meet them, it's going to be an amazing game.

"I think we're up to the task, it's not going to be easy, of course, but we have fight in us."

The Reds could also find themselves pitted against Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid, who beat Club Brugge over two legs.

The draw is scheduled for Friday.