Victor Osimhen’s reputation as a feared name in Italian football is something that has earned him respect from defenders that were rated as the best in their time, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Osimhen spent four seasons at Napoli scoring a total of 76 goals with 18 assists in 133 games. He finished as top scorer when he powered Napoli to the league title three years ago.
His exit from the club was controversial bringing about a break down in his relationship with the club and the fan base. He however made his mark on opposition defenders including Giorgio Chiellini.
A reporter asked Chiellini if he would have liked to play up against Osimhen on the field.
“Right now, I couldn’t cope,” he replied, smiling.
“But I would love to mark him for 45 minutes. I was unlucky to face him once late in my career when my physical qualities were limited, and I had to rely more on the mental aspect. He’s a strong player, he attacks the space and has natural hunger within that you don’t see in many players”, he stated.
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