Victor Osimhen: Former Ajax Star Bryan Roy Reveals Big Secret About the Nigerian Striker

Victor Osimhen: Former Ajax Star Bryan Roy Reveals Big Secret About the Nigerian Striker

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM
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  • Italian giants Napoli will be hosting Ajax on Wednesday evening, 12 October, in a Champions League match
  • Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has returned to training and he could make the starting lineups for Napoli
  • Bryan Roy, who played 126 games for Ajax, has now stated that Osimhen will be the danger man against his former team

Former Ajax player Bryan Roy has warned current players of the team to be wary of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, should he play for Napoli on Wednesday night, 12 October.

Napoli will host Ajax at home in their matchday 4 Champions League encounter, which is expected to be a challenging battle between the two giants.

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Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in action for Napoli. Photo by Ivan Romano.
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Osimhen has been out of action with a hamstring injury since 7 September, even though he recently returned to training with his teammates.

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According to the report on Soccernet, Roy explained that Osimhen could be dangerous against Ajax in the upcoming Champions League tie.

Bryan Roy's statement about Victor Osimhen

“I saw Osimhen play, but what footballer is he? He has technique, speed, and courage. (Luciano) Spalletti can count on important forwards, who played an excellent match last week. Lozano is very dangerous, he fights a lot on the pitch."
“Osimhen’s return will be difficult to manage for Ajax’s defense, Timber could have many problems.”

Victor Osimhen confirmed to return for Napoli’s Champions League clash against Ajax

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian international Victor Osimhen is set for return as Napoli take on Ajax in a crucial UEFA Champions League fixture on Wednesday night, October 12.

The 23-year-old has been on the sidelines since the first week of September, following a hamstring injury during their game against Liverpool.

Osimhen will now be available for selection as Manager, Luciano Spalletti is desperate to get favourable results against the Dutch team.

In the absence of the former Lille of France striker, Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori have been sensational in recent weeks and have combined to score seven goals.

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