Victor Osimhen: Bruno Giordano Compares the Nigerian to Cristiano Ronaldo

• Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been in fine form this season in the Serie A netting 19 goals so far
• Former Lazio star Bruno Giordano has now hailed Osimhen saying the Nigerian is superb in the aerial balls
• Napoli will face serious battle at the end of the season for them to keep Osimhen who is wanted in England

Victor Osimhen has been hailed by Lazio legend Bruno Giordano who claimed that only Cristiano Ronaldo is in the same level with the Nigerian striker in attacking aerial balls.

The Super Eagles star has continuously be making the headlines in the Serie A just because of his brilliant games where he has scored 19 league goals so far this season.

Clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea in the Premier League are interested in the signature of Osimhen in the summer.

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The former Lille star currently holds the record for the second-longest jump in Serie A with a height of 258cm.

According to the report on Soccernet, Giordano says Osimhen and Ciro Immobile are both good adding that the Nigerian is more superb on the air.

Statement made by Giordano Bruno

“Both have the same stubbornness and play every ball as if it were the last of their careers.

“They never spare themselves, this is their common quality.

“However, Osimhen is second to none in the world when it comes to headers, only Cristiano Ronaldo is on the same level.”

Meanwhile, Osimhen is expected to lead the Super Eagles attack when the African Cup of Nations qualifiers resume.

Napoli surgeon speaks on Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Gianpaolo Tartaro, the surgeon who operated on Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, revealed the footballer almost lost his eyes after suffering a horrific facial injury.

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In November 2021, the football world learned that the formidable Napoli striker was hurt in a clashing of heads against Inter Milan.

Inter's Milan Škriniar tried to gain the ball from Osimhen in the air but in the process, the Slovakian ended up injuring the Super Eagles player.

Osimhen was rushed to the hospital where he underwent emergency surgery, after doctors determined he had suffered multiple fractures to his cheekbone and orbital bone.