Napoli Manager Luciano Spalletti Speaks After Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen Grabbed Winner Against Bologna

• Victor Osimhen came on as a second half substitute helping Napoli defeat Bologna in the Serie A
• The Nigerian international scored the winner in the 69th minute of the encounter as Napoli sealed a 3-2 win
• Manager of the club Luciano Spalletti has admitted that the 23-year-old is a different striker

The manager of Italian side Napoli, Luciano Spalletti, has showered praises on Nigerian international Victor Osimhen for his impact in their win over Bologna.

Napoli return to the summit of the Serie A following a 3-2 win over the Red and Blues, but it was substitute Osimhen that grabbed the winner late in the game.

Joshua Zirkzee had opened the scoring for the visitors late in the first half to silence the entire Diego Amando Maradona Stadium but the hosts restored parity on the stroke of half time courtesy Juan Jesus.

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Hirving Lozano put the Partenopei ahead for the first time just four minutes into the second half, but Bologna made it 2-2 barely two minutes later.

Osimhen, who came on at the start of the second half, netted the winning goal in the 69th as Napoli edged Bologna 3-2 to reclaim top spot.

After the game, Spalletti praised Osimhen’s impact as per DAZN via Complete Sports:

“Once again, the players who came off the bench proved decisive in the end, so that can be more important than starting the match. Everyone is involved.

“It allows you to make changes that don’t need to be rushed, because you know there are other options at your disposal.

“Victor (Osimhen) is a different type of striker to Giacomo Raspadori, he attacks the space, and Jack was also tired after a lot of games.”

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“The team plays great football, I see them involved and we want to keep adding more options to our approach. I see they are interested in training and want to do their best for their teammates.”

Osimhen welcomes baby girl

Sports Brief earlier reported that Osimhen welcomed his first child and the Nigerian player is said to have celebrated arrival of the girl.

Although the Nigerian star has not posted anything about the arrival of the new baby, but there have been reports that Osimhen missed Napoli's training on Thursday, October 6, to welcome the baby.

Presently, there is no definite identity about the woman who has made Victor Osimhen a father as the Nigerian player has decided to keep his relationship away from the media.