Ibrahim Osman played in last night’s Champions League – Last 16 match as Feyenoord lost to Inter Milan 2-0 at the Stadion Feijenoord.
Starting on the left wing, Osman faced seasoned Netherlands international defender Denzel Dumfries. last summer.
In the early going, the 20-year-old was incredibly energetic, and the Italians had a lot of trouble with his skill and speed.
The Ghanaian international, who cost £16 million to sign from Nordsjaelland last summer, has made 24 appearances across all competitions for the Dutch squad thus far, tallying three goals and two assists.
The Brighton player’s loan has been challenging, though, as a thigh injury and visa complications delayed his start.
The manager of Feyenoord, Pascal Bosschaart, who had been placed in interim command following Brian Priske’s dismissal in February, was replaced by former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie.
Against a very strong Inter team, who led by two goals due to strikes from Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, Osman grew weary and was sent off in the final minutes.
Osman will miss the second leg due to his suspension. Jakub Moder, a former midfielder for Brighton, hit the bar for Feyenoord.
Osman will find the experience invaluable and beneficial when he returns to Brighton this summer and tries to influence Fabian Hurzeler’s decisions.
Kaoru Mitoma now holds the left flank position at Brighton, but this summer, he could be the target of enormous bids, which, if there is any movement, could provide room for Osman at Brighton.
Brighton rejected a sizable offer for Mitoma from Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr in January of last year.
In January of last year, Simon Adingra—who has effectively been Mitoma’s number two this season—was linked to a move to Sunderland, and his future at Brighton is also in doubt. Hurzeler will find Osman to be an interesting choice.
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