Victor Osimhen’s Penalty Struggles for Napoli Spark Concern Among Fans of the Super Eagles Striker

• Napoli beat Juventus in Serie A over the weekend, but fans are more focused on Victor Osimhen
• The Nigerian striker failed to convert a penalty during the encounter, his second miss in his last four
• Social media had a field day with Osimhen as they suggested the club find a new penalty taker in future

Should Napoli be looking at getting a new penalty taker?

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has been the man to step up for the Italian side of late, but fans aren’t too impressed with him of late.

The Super Eagles striker was again in the headlines this past weekend when he failed to convert a penalty against Juventus.

Wojciech Szczęsny pushed Osimhen’s effort away, but thankfully for the Napoli striker, Giacomo Raspadori was on hand to score the rebound, EuroSport reported.

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Napoli went on to win the game 2-1 thanks to the goal, but Osimhen’s miss hasn’t been swept aside just because it didn’t cost the team the game.

The attacker has had mixed fortunes from the penalty spot of late. Thankfully for Napoli, he has been finding the back of the net from open play since his return from AFCON.

His missed penalty did bring his run of scoring to an end and added to his woes from spot kicks, something fans were quick to point out.

Transfermarkt reported that of the four penalty attempts he had this season, Osimhen scored two but also failed to score two.

@elsdawg:

“Osimhen with the worst penalty I’ve seen in my life 😭.”

@IbkSports:

“Victor Osimhen needs to do better with how he takes his Penalties, because what’s this??😭🤯😭🤯”

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@Debbybruno3:

“Osimhen missed a penalty, but we cannot say anything so that we won’t be called bullies.😌”

@heynomadic:

“Osimhen should never take penalties.”

Napoli coach optimistic about Osimhen’s form

Sports Brief previously reported how Napoli's caretaker coach, Francesco Calzona, was pleased with Osimhen’s form up front.

The Nigerian striker has seen a resurgence in his form since he returned from the Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast.

Calzona also explained how the Super Eagles star was important alongside Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the team's success.