Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori described Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as annoying to defend against.
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Calafiori and Osimhen engaged in a fierce battle throughout the game, with the Bologna defender successfully limiting the Nigerian international to just one shot on target.
In a candid admission after the game, Calafiori acknowledged that Osimhen is one of the toughest to defend against.
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Speaking to DAZN via Napoli Magazine, the defender said:
“We played a very good match.
"We have to continue like this and I had to maintain concentration against Osimhen who is really annoying.”
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