Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has explained why Victor Osimhen is now a better striker.
Osimhen has developed into one of the best strikers in the world since Spalletti took charge at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
The 24-year-old further enhanced his reputation by netting a brace in Napoli’s 3-0 victory against Bundesliga club, Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night.
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The Nigerian netted the opener from a towering header from a Matteo Politano’s cross late in the first half.
Osimhen slotted home the second from close range on 53rd minute.
“He is an excellent striker who can be a bit of a soloist and makes these sudden surges, but he also has to combine with the rest of the team. He is starting to do that now and we are very happy,*Spalletti told Sky Italia after the game.
Osimhen has now scored 23 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions for Napoli this season.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Soalletti is a great sports psychologist.He keeps telling Osimhen to join in the build up, which takes very long at Napoli. Osimhen in the central attacking position is then isolated in a crowded penalty area, often well-marked, and having to feed off scraps or go solo.