The decision to let Victor Osimhen leave Napoli in the summer was top of the discussion after Napoli were beaten at home 0-3 by Atalanta inspired by Osimhen’s international teammate Ademola Lookman, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Lookman opened scoring in the 10th minute with a left footed effort to put his team ahead, before firing his second in the 31st minute with a trademark strike which left Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret helpless as it sailed into the net.
It took his goal count for the season to six in eight games, he also boast of four assists but his brace against Napoli who have conceded just twice in previous ten games is so far the major highlight of his season.
Mateo Retegui sealed the shock win with his team’s third goal, which was his 11th in 11 games this season with a right footed finish two minutes into time added on after regulation time.
While Nigerians back home see it as a revenge for the manner of Osimhen’s exit from the team he powered to the league title two seasons ago, the fans of Napoli believe games like this can be easily influenced by the 25 year old, who is presently out in loan to Galatasaray in the Turkish league.
By virtue of the win Atalanta move to second on the log, just three points behind the leaders Napoli who have so far saw their top striker Romelu Lukaku who replaced Osimhen struggle to score at their home ground from open play since the first game of the season.
