Italian Legend Filippo Inzaghi Says Nigerian Striker Is Currently Better Than Benzema, Giroud

• Victor Osimhen has been in blistering form for Italian giants Napoli during this season
• The Nigerian has received glowing plaudits from former Italian striker Filippo Inzaghi
• The manager of Serie B side Reggina believes Osimhen is currently the world's best striker

Italian legend Filippo Inzaghi has suggested that Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen is currently the best striker in world football.

The Reggina manager suggested that the 23-year-old is more clinical in front of goal than Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema and Olivier Giroud.

Osimhen is having the season of his life with Napoli, and his nine league goals so far this season have helped the Partenopei to the summit of the Serie A standings.

His contributions to the Italian club since he joined in the summer of 2020 have not gone unnoticed, and Inzaghi is impressed with the youngster.

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Inzaghi told TuttoNapoli:

“If we think of Napoli, Osimhen is a true centre-forward. He attacks deep and keeps the ball. Osimhen is probably the best right now, beyond Benzema, who is less of an area centre forward however, and perhaps than Giroud."

Last season, the Nigerian international managed 27 Italian top flight appearances, scoring 14 goals and providing two assists.

Osimhen continues scoring

Meanwhile, Osimhen continued his scoring form when he netted in Napoli’s 3-1 friendly win over Crystal Palace.

The match, which was played in Turkey, saw the Italian league leaders come from a goal down to claim victory.

The 23-year-old superbly controlled a cross with his chest and lifted the ball over a Palace player, before volleying into the far corner.

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Osimhen in search of new trainer

Sports Brief earlier reported that Osimhen wants to improve his performance when club football resumes after the World Cup, and is in the market for a new personal trainer.

Osimhen has been out of action due to the tournament break, as the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the global showpiece.

A section of the Italian media reports that the 23-year-old is targeting further milestones and is ready to improve his performance.