Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker for Napoli, showcased his skills in Saturday’s Serie A match against Bologna, despite his team’s 2-0 defeat.
Osimhen, who made his 24th appearance for Napoli, has been in fine form this season, tallying 15 goals and three assists.
Bologna seized the lead through Dan Ndoye after a chaotic sequence of events in the box, with Joshua Zirkzee’s shot deflected and Jens Odgaard’s cross inadvertently assisting Ndoye.
Shortly after, Stefan Posch doubled Bologna’s lead, capitalizing on a flicked-on corner from Kacper Urbanski.
Napoli had a chance to claw back into the game when awarded a penalty, but Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia denied Matteo Politano’s attempt.
Despite Osimhen’s efforts, Napoli finds themselves in eighth place with 51 points, struggling to replicate their success from the previous season.
Osimhen’s performance highlights his importance to Napoli’s attack, but the team will need to regroup and find consistency to improve their standing in the league.
Victor Osimhen is likely to switch teams this summer in a big transfer deal. PSG and some Premier League clubs, like Chelsea, are interested in him.
Napoli reportedly wants €120 million for him, which would make him one of the most expensive players ever.
