Osimhen and Martinez have dominated Serie A since last season, with little difference between the two strikers
Italian defender Federico Basillotto said Lautaro Martinez is easier to defend than Victor Osimhen, reported Soccernet.ng.
Osimhen and Martinez have emerged as two of the best strikers in Italian Serie A since last season. Martínez scored regularly for Inter Milan, while Osimhen had a great spell at Napoli.
Osimhen is known for his dynamic power-play style, which often pays off as defenders consistently struggle to keep up with his energy.
Last season, the Nigerian talisman scored 26 goals in the Italian top flight and helped Napoli win their first Serie A title in 33 years. His talent also made him the first African player to win the Capocannonière.
Osimhen has been in great form this season, scoring 6 goals in 8 league games. Meanwhile, Martinez has had a great season so far with the Parthenopeans, finding the back of the net 12 times in his 12 games.
Meanwhile, Lecce defender Basillotto, who played against Osimhen and Martinez, highlighted the big differences between the two strikers.
“Osimhen was more difficult to mark than Martínez. According to Napoli Magazine
, I think Lautaro (Martinez) is the strongest in the championship,” said Bassilot. Told.
Osimhen has been sidelined for the past six weeks with a muscular injury, but was due to return for Napoli’s Serie A game against Atalanta this weekend.
