Lukaku's failure to fill the void left by Osimhen has raised doubts about the wisdom of Napoli's decision to sign him.
Romelu Lukaku's move to Napoli has not lived up to expectations, with the Belgian striker struggling to make a significant impact. His performance in recent games has highlighted his inconsistency and raised questions about his suitability for the team.
With the recent turn of events, Nigerian football fans have taken to social media to mock Napoli and their manager, Antonio Conte following the team's struggles in the absence of Victor Osimhen.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles star Osimhenwho was linked with Chelsea and different clubs in Europe and Saudi Arabia couldn't seal a deadline day move in the summer.
In the aftermath, he was frozen out of the team, with Antoni Conte insisting the Nigerian was surplus to requirements. He named Lukaku as the man to lead his attack.
Osimhen joins Galatarsary on loan
The reigning African Player of the Year would go to seal a loan move to Turkish giants Galatasaray.
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Since joining the Turkish giants, Osimhen has bagged seven goals plus three assists in nine league games, as he continues to enjoy his loan spell at the club.
On the other hand, Lukaku has scored five goals and provided four assists in 13 Serie A appearances, but he has struggled for form in his recent games.
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Lukaku's failure to fill the void left by Osimhen has raised doubts with many believing Napoli's decision to sign the Belgian in place of the Nigerian wasn't a smart one.
Nigerians mock Napoli and Conte for lack of goals without Osimhen
Nigerian fans have been quick to point out the importance of Osimhen to the team's success.
Many have taken to social media platforms to share memes and humorous comments about Napoli's struggles.
Here are a few of them:
Osimhen is currently out of action for two weeks after picking up an injury.