What Italian newspapers say about Osimhen after goal and TikTok controversy

Il Corriere dello Sport notes Napoli–Udinese might have been ‘a catastrophe’ for Victor Osimhen, whereas La Gazzetta dello Sport reviews the Nigeria worldwide ‘by no means smiled’ however his efficiency was nonetheless optimistic.

The Nigeria worldwide scored a objective in Napoli’s 4-1 win over Udinese on Wednesday night time. All eyes had been on the Partenopei striker after his agent Roberto Calenda had threatened to take authorized motion towards the membership for a TikTok video printed within the aftermath of final week’s 0-0 draw towards Bologna, seemingly mocking his shopper.

Osimhen began and scored towards Udinese and let his teammate Piotr Zielinski take a penalty kick within the first half. Osimhen didn’t have fun his objective however did shake Garcia’s hand when he was subbed off within the second half.

The Nigeria worldwide acquired excessive rankings from Italian sports activities papers on Thursday morning though he was not the perfect participant on the Stadio Maradona.

La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuttosport and Il Corriere dello Sport, all rated Osi 7/10, whereas Kvara was given 8/10 by Tuttosport and Corsport and seven.5/10 by Gazzetta.

Osimhen “had the eyes of the world on him after three horrible days. He didn’t smile, however was at all times within the sport,” wrote the pink paper.

“He left the penalty kick for Zielinski however returned to scoring from open play.”

“He didn’t take accountability for the penalty, however it was positive,” added Il Corriere dello Sport.

“It might have been a disastrous night time, however it was greater than optimistic ultimately.”

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