Osimhen vs Mourinho: Will Roma boss limit Napoli forward’s threat again? - Africaland Forum

 Osimhen vs Mourinho: Will Roma boss limit Napoli forward’s threat again? - Africaland Forum 

 Osimhen vs Mourinho: Will Roma boss limit Napoli forward’s threat again? - Africaland Forum 

The reverse fixture last season saw the Portuguese overcome the Nigerian’s threat, and a similar outcome will be welcome in Rome

It goes without saying to suggest Victor Osimhen has taken up the gauntlet to fight for his spot at Napoli.

In the month the Nigerian missed after his withdrawal in the Partenopei’s 4-1 thrashing of Liverpool in early September, Luciano Spalletti turned to Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori, with the latter especially rising to the challenge to lead the line in Osimhen’s absence.

The confidence in the Italy attacker preceding Napoli’s Champions League double-header was palpable, with suggestions already growing that the former Sassuolo man was a better fit for Luciano Spalletti’s approach.

With Raspadori, Napoli appeared to coalesce smoothly in the attack, with the 22-year-old willing to drop into midfield and also combine with the wide attackers on either side.

This is no slight on Osimhen, whose link-up and combination play has never been poor and arguably improved under Spalletti last season but has often been reprimanded by the experienced tactician for his keenness to prioritise runs in behind opponents.

Raspadori, by contrast, is a tad more flexible than the Nigeria international, precipitating Napoli’s best performances of the season without their big-money arrival in the summer of 2020.

The challenge had been issued to Osimhen, and keen-eyed observers monitored the forward’s response.

Indeed, if the Nigerian’s performances in Napoli’s Champions League success versus Ajax and last weekend’s rip-roaring 3-2 victory over Bologna are anything to go by, he is not surrendering his spot in the team without a fight.

Agent: Victor Osimhen is happy At Napoli, wants long term Contract — Africaland Forum

 Agent: Victor Osimhen is happy At Napoli, wants long term Contract — Africaland Forum 

 Agent: Victor Osimhen is happy At Napoli, wants long term Contract — Africaland Forum 

Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda says his client is happy at the club and is not interested in leaving. 


This comes as the Edo born forward has been linked with a host of premier league clubs over the last two seasons.


Osimhen linked up with the Partenopei from Ligue 1 outfit, Lille in 2022 and has established himself as a key player for the club.The 23-year-old finished as Napoli’s top scorer in his first two seasons at the club.


“We haven’t found out now that Osimhen is the subject of interest from so many teams, but things are done in three: who sells, who buys and the player,” Calenda told Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli on Monday, October 17.


“I was immediately clear this summer because I knew there would be a lot of news coming out from those who had other interests perhaps. But I, the boy and Napoli had very clear ideas.”


“Whoever talked about a departure made a mistake. It was Victor’s will to stay at Napoli and play the Champions League that he won entry to last year together with his teammates,”he added.


“Victor wanted exactly that, to have a great year with Napoli, between the league and the Champions League. He has a long contract with the Azzurri. The market is dynamic, but our will is to continue at Napoli and continue to do well.”


Osimhen has scored four goals and recorded one assist in eight appearances across all competitions for Napoli this season.