“There is still time for Barca” – Francesco Calzona on Osimhen-Kvaratskhelia’s form

Napoli’s interim head coach, Francesco Calzona, has revealed that the club’s attacking duo, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Victor Osimhen are close to hitting top form ahead of their Champions League clash against Barcelona.

The Partenopeans have had a disappointing defence of their Scudetto-winning season where they both combined for over 20 goals.

However, the attacking pair have hit form of late, with Kvara involved in four goals in his last two games, and Osimhen’s output in his last four games has seen him score five goals.

The team is currently seventh on the Serie A table, three points below Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta who occupy the qualification spot for the UEFA Conference League.

Napoli heads into the March 12 return leg at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Company, level in the tie as opposed to aiming to turn around a deficit, thanks to Osimhen’s equalizer in their 1-1 draw in the first leg.

However, Calzona maintains that both Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia are close to being in tip-top form as he played up their importance ahead of the Barcelona clash.

“They are two very strong players, fundamental for this team. They went through a difficult time, but now they are almost back on their levels.

“There is still time for Barca,” the 55-year-old said in quby Sosfanta.

“I would also like to talk about the others, in the difficult moments of the game it came out. Everyone who comes in gives me a hand, they are all ready to get in. These are important signs. It starts from here.

“It would take a long time and we have to speed up and memorize as many notions as possible. We came back into the game for the high-ranking positions. With Torino, we must make a result even if it will not be easy.”