Osimhen always annoys the opposing centre-back- Ex-Italy and Udinese star

Victor Osimhen in action for Napoli.

Osimhen always annoys the opposing centre-back- Ex-Italy and Udinese star

Joba Ogunwale 21:07 - 03.05.2023

Osimhen has made the headlines in the Italian top-flight this season for his quality in front of goal.

Former Italy striker Antonio Di Natale has praised Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen for his ability to deal with defenders in Italy with ease.

Serie A is known as the home of great defenders, but Osimhen has found it easy in the league this season.

Osimhen on course for Serie A's top award

The Nigeria striker is racing clear of every other attacker in the race for Capocannoniere this season. 

Victor Osimhen is currently Serie A's top scorer
Victor Osimhen, Napoli's striker

Osimhen has scored 21 goals and set up another five in 26 league games for Napoli this season, six more than his nearest challenger Lautaro Martinez. 

The Nigeria international also has five goals in six Champions League games this season, even though Napoli are currently out. 

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Osimhen’s form this season has been key to Napoli’s success, with the Neapolitans set to win their first league title in 30 years. 

The former Lille striker has now received praise from Di Natale for his performances this season, with the former Italy striker comparing him to ex-Juventus star Vincenzo Iaquinta. 

Di Natale says Osimhen is like Iaquinta 

Di Natale called the Nigerian a complete striker, saying he strikes fear into the hearts of Serie A defenders. 

“He's a complete striker. But he knows that, looking at him, and thinking back to the past, he reminds me of Vincenzo Iaquinta in the way he gives depth. Then Osimhen always annoys the opposing centre-backs,” Di Natale told Gazzetta dello Sport per Napolista. 

Osimhen will hope to continue his incredible form when Napoli take on Udinese in their next Serie A match. 

The Neapolitans will win the league title if they can come away with the full three points at Dacia Arena. 

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