‘Simeone knew he’d be challenging Osimhen for Napoli shirt’ – Spalletti

Napoli boss, Luciano Spalletti has spoken on his two attackers and the way he hopes to deploy them this season

Giovane Simeone joined Napoli on mortgage from Chievo and his new boss believes he has sufficient qualities to problem for a spot within the staff.

Spalletti was requested in regards to the deployment of Osimhen and Simeone in a Press Convention forward of Napoli’s recreation towards Monza on Sunday.

The previous AS Roma supervisor mentioned the Argentine ahead like Osimhen is a prime striker and has labored onerous for himself to get to his present stage.

Whereas he didn’t rule out utilizing each gamers on the similar time, he mentioned such actions might be decided by how linked each gamers are.

“The coexistence of each attackers might be decided by what they present me, primarily based on what they may give, and we are going to consider if it will likely be doable to make them play collectively,” Spalletti mentioned.

“For my part it doesn’t matter in the event that they play collectively, however for those who win the sport. To win, to have staff steadiness.

“For me Simeone is a prime striker, like Victor, however Simeone is somebody who has made the street to get right here all by himself, he’s one who has impressed me instantly since I noticed him. He certain he has the persona to make himself obtainable. When he determined to return right here he knew that Osimhen was there and he did every part to return, he didn’t need to hear about different groups and he knew about Osimhen.

“He’s a tough employee, even within the filth for his teammates, in addition to figuring out how one can rating and that’s sufficient for me.”

How did Osimhen begin the season?

Osimhen began the season with a aim and an help towards Chievo and is trying to break his earlier numbers with Napoli barring any unexpected accidents.

The Nigerian ahead now contends with Simeone, the son of Atletico Madrid supervisor, Diego Simeone for a beginning berth at Napoli however has sufficient to maintain his place within the staff.