‘He has the level of Drogba’ – Everything Jose Mourinho told Soccernet.ng about Victor Osimhen

The AS Roma supervisor applauded the Nigerian striker’s aim however held reservations about his falling beneath tackles on the pitch after Sunday’s loss to Napoli

AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho delivered a combined response to Victor Osimhen’s efficiency on Sunday evening after the Nigerian scored his 14^th aim of the season in Napoli’s 2-1 victory on the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

Regardless of the apparent hacking on the legs of the Nigerian striker by Roma defenders in the course of the sport, Mourinho thought the 24-year-old exaggerated the incidents. Osimhen was substituted on 76 minutes after he had taken a number of blows to his ankles and limped off after consultations together with his coach Luciano Spalletti.

After one of many episodes the place Osimhen needed to obtain therapy on the pitch for a kick on his ankle within the first half, the Portuguese tactician patted the participant on the again after a handshake on the sidelines.

Soccernet.ng’s Lolade Adewuyi requested the coach what was exchanged at that second and whether or not the Nigerian might now be in comparison with his idol, the previous Chelsea and Ivory Coast star, Didier Drogba.

“I instructed him, “you scored a tremendous aim, however you didn’t must dive on a regular basis. That’s what I instructed him. That’s what I believe,” Mourinho mentioned in response to the query by Soccernet.ng on the submit match press convention.

“He scored a tremendous aim. Even from my bench, I virtually clapped, as a result of it was a tremendous aim.

“He did the identical in Rome, he scored a tremendous aim in Rome. So for me he’s a unbelievable participant.

“However I repeat what I instructed him, he doesn’t must dive.”

After Jose Mourinho dropped his vibes on Victor Osimhen, he stopped to take a selfie with me.

I wanted him a cheerful birthday earlier than my questions and he mentioned a curt, “Thanks!”

And proceeded to fireside his missiles. Age hasn’t softened him one bit.

The Particular One. pic.twitter.com/vGms05vA0z

— Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) January 29, 2023

Mourinho mentioned that Osimhen’s degree is close to that of his former Chelsea protégé.

“And in order for you me to match him with Drogba, I’d say, the extent is there however Drogba would by no means dive. If Victor can change that in his sport, he’s okay. If solely I’m at a membership with some huge cash, I’ll purchase him,” Mourinho concluded.

With a 13-point lead on the prime of the desk, Mourinho reiterated his perception that Napoli will win the Scudetto this 12 months.