Luciano Spalletti, the coach of Napoli, has compared Victor Osimhen to the late Diego Armando Maradona, the club’s star, ahead of his side’s Europa League elimination phase playoff encounter with Barcelona on Thursday.
Osimhen, according to Spalletti, has the same ‘animal rage’ as Maradona.
After returning from a cheekbone injury, Osimhen has scored or assisted in each of Napoli’s previous three Serie A games.
According to Football Italia, Spalletti said at the pre-match news conference prior of the Barcelona match, “With his header against Cagliari, he proved to have a sort of animal fury which is much-needed in important times.”
“Maradona had it, and someone else on our team should have it as well.” When Osimhen faces his opponents, you can tell he has it.
“He possesses exceptional attributes as well as certain unique qualities that are difficult to locate in other players,” he remarked.
Meanwhile, Napoli drew 1-1 with Barcelona in the first leg last week at Camp Nou.
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