Ajax head coach John Heitinga has urged his team to find a way to contain Victor Osimhen ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Galatasaray.

Galatasaray will travel to the Eredivisie giants on Wednesday night for their UCL Matchday Four fixture, in search of their third consecutive win in the competition.

Osimhen has been in impressive form for Okan Buruk's side, netting three goals in his last two games in the competition.

Speaking ahead of the game, Heitinga acknowledged Osimhen's striking prowess and emphasized the need for his team to stop him in his tracks.

“Victor Osimhen is a great striker. He’s smart, strong, and fast; you have to be smart about that. He’s a pretty complete player, but we will do everything in our power to neutralise him,” Heitinga said ahead of the game.

The 41-year-old Dutch tactician compared the Nigerian international to great strikers like Didier Drogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

“In terms of strength, you can probably compare Osimhen to guys like Didier Drogba or Zlatan Ibrahimovic,” added Heitinga.

“You have to be smart as a defender, because he’s strong, fast, and athletic. When he leans into you, he can use you as a pivot.”

“He’s a target man, but he also has a lot of explosiveness. He’s a constant threat. I consider Osimhen one of the better strikers right now. With space behind you, you have to be well-positioned.”

WDN