Napoli boss highlights where Super Eagles star must improve on, demands more

Victor Osimhen Napoli boss highlights where Super Eagles star must improve on, demands more

Izuchukwu Akawor 09:09 - 06.11.2022

The 23-year-old superstar has been in fine form since he returned to fitness.

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has highlighted areas that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen must improve on.

Spalletti made this known after Osimhen continued his impressive rich vein for form for the club with another outstanding display on Saturday. 

Napoli's coach Luciano Spalletti wants to see Osimhen do more with the ball.

The Super Eagles forward scored his eighth goal of the season to inspire Napoli to a 2-1 away win at Atalanta BC. 

His goal for the Serie A leaders cancelled out the game's opener scored by compatriot, Ademola Lookman, who put Atalanta ahead via a spot-kick conceded by Osimhen

Osimhen was on target again for Napoli

Osimhen will turn provider 13 minutes later as he set up Eljif Elmas to score what turned out the winner.

Spalletti demands more from Osimhen

Despite another impressive outing for Napoli in the Serie A, his manager believes Osimhen can do more.

Speaking after the game against Atalanta, Spalletti noted that he wants the Nigerian to be more creative and play more with his teammates.

Victor Osimhen poses with his award for the Serie A U23 player of the season alongside Luciano Spalletti

"Osimhen is a player who has these sudden surges and sprouts," Spalletti stated per Football Italia.

"But he needs to every now and then also figure out how to pass and work with his teammates."

Osimhen, who created two chances and one big chance, has now assisted two goals this season for Napoli.

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Despite showing signings of creativity against Atalanta, Spalletti wasn't as satisfied with his Nigerian forward who was subbed off after 77 minutes because of tiredness. 

"He was a little tired today," he added. "But he still created chances, caused issues and when Atalanta pushed their wingbacks higher with the striker wide, he was alone in midfield and in those situations, he can do more than he did tonight."

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