The Nigeria international has returned from injury and will represent Partenopeas in Bergamo at the weekend.
Former Lazio striker Salvatore Campilongo has expressed his admiration for Victor Osimhen following the Napoli star’s incredible assist against Atalanta on Saturday, reports Soccernet.ng Ta.
Osimhen was injured during a friendly match between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia in Portugal and has been sidelined since mid-October.
In Osimhen’s absence, Napoli suffered an embarrassing 1-0 home defeat to struggling Empoli the weekend before, which led to the sacking of manager Rudi Garcia.
New coach Walter Mazzarri included Osimhen in the Napoli squad that traveled to Bergamo, even though the Nigerian player was not fully fit.
Osimhen came on as a substitute just after the hour after his compatriot Ademola Lookman canceled out Hviča Kvaratschelia’s opener.
Ten minutes before the end of the match, Osimhen tried to win the ball back for Napoli in Atalanta’s dangerous area, allowing Elzif Elmas to score the winning goal.
Lamezia Terme head coach Campilongo claims that Osimhen has proven with this contribution that he is one of the best strikers in the world.
And the former Palermo player believes that without Osimhen in the team, Napoli will lack the best quality.
“Osimhen? According to Terzotempo Napoli, Campilongo told Radio Punto Nuovo.
“He is a striker who makes a difference, one of the best strikers in the world and Napoli absolutely needs him.” When he is on the pitch, the team carries a different weight. His teammates also feel calmer when throwing long distances. ”
Osimhen has scored 6 goals and provided 2 assists in Serie A this season.
The 24-year-old striker will be looking to score his first goal in Europe this season when Napoli travel to the Santiago Bernabéu to face Real Madrid on Wednesday.
