“He must become our leader” – Matteo Politano charges Victor Osimhen with added Napoli responsibility

Following the departure of some influential personalities within the dressing room of the Neapolitans, the Tremendous Eagles striker might turn out to be some extent of reference for his teammates

Italian midfielder Matteo Politano is satisfied that Napoli teammate Victor Osimhen can step into the management roles vacated by the departed trio of Kalidou Koulibaly, Lorenzo Insigne, and Dries Mertens.

Osimhen solely arrived in Naples two years in the past from Lille for a membership and African file switch charge. And at 23, the Tremendous Eagles striker is already the face of Napoli.

Who’re Napoli’s departed leaders?

Napoli misplaced three of their finest and most influential gamers this summer time. Chelsea picked up veteran defender and Senegal worldwide Kalidou for €38 million.

Membership captain and Italian playmaker Lorenzo Insigne left for the MLS to affix Toronto FC on a free switch.

And Napoli refused to increase the contract of Belgian ahead Dries Mertens, who this week stated his goodbyes.

Italian fullback Giovanni Di Lorenzo has been named the brand new captain of Napoli, however extra leaders are wanted on and off the pitch.

Is Osimhen prepared for added duty?

Italian winger Matteo Politano strongly believes that Napoli have already got a participant in Osimhen who can lead the membership within the absence of the departed stars.

The previous Inter Milan ace has charged the Nigerian striker to take the mantle of management and be a part of Di Lorenzo in main Napoli to nice heights.

“Nice leaders have left, however this 12 months another person can take their place,” the 29-year-old Politano stated, as per Tutto Napoli.

“Osimhen have to be calm and take into consideration doing effectively on the pitch; he’s some extent of reference; he should turn out to be our chief each on and off the pitch.

“Di Lorenzo is a silent captain; he’s particular: excellent for that duty.”

Osimhen has already assumed the function of Napoli’s primary penalty taker forward of the brand new marketing campaign.