Osimhen is a champion — Napoli captain Di Lorenzo praises striker after performance against Barca

Osimhen is a champion — Napoli captain Di Lorenzo praises striker after performance against Barca

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 10:55 - 22.02.2024

Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo praised Victor Osimhen as "a champion" after the forward secured a draw for the club against Barcelona on Wednesday night.

The reigning Serie A champions played out a 1-1 draw against Barcelona at the Diego Armando Stadium in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout tie.

Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring for the visitors on the hour-mark before Victor Osimhen equalised with 15 minutes remaining.

It was the forward’s first goal in the UEFA Champions League this season, and in the grand scheme of things, could be a hugely important strike.

Napoli captain praises Osimhen

At full-time, the Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo showered praise on Osimhen.

Osimhen celebrates his goal for Napoli against Barcelona

“Osimhen is a champion and he returned with the right mindset.

"He will give us a hand, just as Simeone and Raspadori will, now the coach has a lot of options to choose from."

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