‘Spalletti is an important source of inspiration for me’ - Osimhen hails Napoli coach

Napoli boss Spalletti hails Osimhen

SUPER EAGLES ‘Spalletti is an important source of inspiration for me’ - Osimhen hails Napoli coach

Tunde Young 22:04 - 20.01.2023

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has credited Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti for his great form this season.

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has expressed his gratitude to Napoli head coach Luciano Spalletti, crediting the Italian for his great run of form this season.

The 24-year-old has scored 13 goals in 17 games across all competitions for Napoli this season and currently sits top of the Serie A scorers chart with 12 goals.

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Osimhen has credited Napoli boss Spalletti for his growth as a player, admitting that the Italian tactician has been “instrumental” in his career so far.

Osimhen hails Spalletti

Osimhen gave an interview to Radio Goal, live on Kiss Kiss Napoli where he spoke about lots of things related to Napoli’s season, including the coach.

Osimhen was full of praise for Spalletti

“Spalletti is an important source of inspiration for me, he gives me many indications on and off the pitch, and we often do tactical work after matches,” Osimhen said. 

The Nigerian continued, “He helps me to have more confidence in myself and also to improve my technique. I’m very happy with the relationship I have with him.”

The Super Eagles striker also spoke further on his red-hot streak and his improved performances this season compared to previous seasons at Napoli.

Osimhen has been in great form for Napoli

“At times I've been hampered by injuries, but when I'm healthy and in top form I can do even more than what I've shown so far. A lot also depends on my teammates who believe in me, who trust me and who often pass the ball to me. I just want to keep scoring goals and playing well,” Osimhen said.