Spalletti credited for Osimhen's sensational form at Napoli

• Published date: 02 February 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Former Brazilian footballer and coach Faustinho Jarbas is excited with the present form of Victor Osimhen at Napoli while crediting coach Luciano Spalletti for the progress made by the Nigerian.

Osimhen remains the highest goal scorer in the Italian Serie A with 14 goals from 16 matches to ensure Napoli top the league table with 53 points from 20 matches.

Jarbas, a former Napoli star said: 'Osimhen went to university and learned in three months what others learn in years. He was lucky enough to have Spalletti who never tires of teaching football but it's not for everyone to have the humility and desire to improve every day. '

He, however, charged Osimhen not to rest on his oars: 'He (Osimhen) still has some, especially on a technical level, in participating in manoeuvres, but now, for example, he's very strong in the area, on crosses, and in movements. Just think of the goal against Roma: I've only seen Pele score goals like that. The Nigerian made a dribble in the area and a volley, however, a stone's throw from the small area. In the sensational goal, Pele obviously put in even more technique and magic.

'I think Napoli can also do well in the Champions League, Raspadori will grow, Lozano is...