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‘Napoli forward never stops at anything’ – Victor Osimhen lauded by ex-Lazio keeper
By Olu Dare
Former goalkeeper Marco Ballotta has lauded Victor Osimhen, suggesting he looks unstoppable for Serie A leaders Napoli.
Osimhen has been doing well for Serie A leaders Napoli – the Nigeria international has scored nine goals and provided two assists in 11 top-tier games.
The 23-year-old missed several matches owing to an injury, but that did not stop him from scoring goals regularly.
In the Champions League, the forward has played three matches and managed to get one goal in the process.
“You can feel it when Osimhen is missing. I admire his determination and desire to win; he never stops at anything, he is a team player and a driver, and with his attitude, he is good for everyone and a good finisher as well,” Ballotta told Napoli Magazine.
“I’m not saying he is the most important player because there are many, he is in a well-set-up team, a rejuvenated team which is not a small thing.
“After strengthening the team, it is possible to get great results, so all the deals made during the transfer period have been spot on. [Luciano] Spalletti is also making the team play well which is not a small matter.”
In the race for the Golden Boot this season, Osimhen is closely followed by Bologna attacker Marko Arnautovic who has scored eight goals in 13 matches, while Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan has scored seven in and provided five assists in 15 league outing.
