Victor Osimhen: Juventus Legend Offers Tips on How to Stop Super Eagles Star

• Giorgio Chiellini has named Victor Osimhen as one of his toughest opponents
• The ex-Juventus defender has told Serie A defenders how to the Nigerian ace
• Osimhen finished as the Italian league's top scorer last season with 26 goals

Victor Osimhen has become a terror for defenders in the Serie A, but Giorgio Chiellini believes the Super Eagles striker can be stopped with the right tactics.

Osimhen raked in a total of 26 goals last season to emerge as the Italian league's top scorer last season and has already netted seven goals this term despite having an injury-ravaged season for Napoli.

According to Tori News, Chiellini, who named Osimhen as one of his toughest opponents during his active days, offered tips to Serie A defenders on how to stop the Super Eagles forward.

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"How do you stop Osimhen? You let him take the ball towards you, which isn’t dangerous. Even if he turns, he doesn’t bother me, and when he gets to the area, I’m on top of him and don’t let him breathe."

Osimhen has established himself as one of Europe's deadliest marksmen, as the Nigerian international has scored a whopping 69 Serie A goals since joining Napoli in 2020.

Osimhen’s Napoli to face Barcelona

Meanwhile, Osimhen’s Napoli have been drawn to face Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League last 16 after the draws were conducted on Monday, December 18, in Switzerland, Vanguard reports.

The 24-year-old forward, who has just one goal in the competition this season, will square up against Xavi’s men after they finished second behind Real Madrid in the group phase.

Napoli will be hoping to end their long wait for the Champions League title and Walter Mazzarri’s men will depend on the goals of Osimhen to bring them to the finish line and European glory.

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Pitso Mosimane hails Napoli’s Osimhen

Sports Brief previously reported on Pitso Mosimane hailing Victor Osimhen following the latter's performance in Napoli's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

The 24-year-old put up a man-of-the-match performance during the recent Serie A encounter, scoring a goal and registering a sensational assist.

Osimhen headed his side into the lead in the 69th minute of the clash, sending the home fans into a frenzy, before turning from scorer to provider.