We cold be witnessing the start of a beautiful relationship between new Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri and Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen
New Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri has praised the qualities of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen after his first encounter with the Nigerian forward.
Mazzarri ready to start Napoli journey
Mazzarri replaced sacked Napoli boss Rudi Garcia after the Frenchman’s struggles to replicate the Partenopei’s form from the 2022/23 season, where they won their first Serie A title in 33 years.
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The Italian manager has been tasked with getting Napoli back on track after a disappointing start to the season and hopes to undo the damage that has already been done to the team’s chances of retaining their Serie A crown.
Ex-manager Garcia appeared to cut an unpopular figure with the squad, including top players like Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who both showed visible disdain at decisions taken by the Frenchman before his sack.
Mazzarri praises ‘generous’ Osimhen
Mazzarri has already made an effort to avoid a players’ revolt by cosying up to star players like Osimhen, extolling the Nigerian ahead of the first match in his Napoli return against Atalanta.
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Speaking to journalists ahead of the Atalanta match, Mazzarri spoke about Oismhen, saying, “Osimhen is a great guy. He’s been cheerful since the very first moment. He is a generous guy who thinks about winning and sacrifices himself. He is getting back in shape and I am happy.”
Osimhen has scored six goals in 10 matches for Napoli this season, despite injury and and a mini-feud with the club and the Nigerian striker remains an integral part of the reigning champions’ team this season.
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