Jose Mourinho Reveals Osimhen’s Big Secret After Stunning Goal Against Roma

Jose Mourinho Reveals Osimhen’s Big Secret After Stunning Goal Against Roma

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
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  • Roma coach Jose Mourinho has praised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen after his goal against his team
  • The former Manchester United and Real Madrid boss explained that Osimhen knows how to convert half-chances
  • Osimhen is expected to lead the attack again for Napoli against Rangers in the Champions League on Wednesday, October 26

Jose Mourinho, who is the handler of Italian Serie A side Roma, has hailed Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following his goal against his side over the weekend.

Osimhen scored the only goal to gave Napoli the win over Roma, in a result that was a disappointing one for Mourinho.

Playing at home, Mourinho and his wards wanted to win in front of their fans, but Napoli players were apparently more determined.

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Jose Mourinho shakes hands with Victor Osimhen after the Serie A clash between Napoli and AC Roma. Photo by Giuseppe Maffia.
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According to the report on Complete Sports, the former Chelsea and Man United manager explained that Osimhen is a striker who knows how to convert half-chances in a match.

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Mourinho's remarks about Victor Osimhen

“We have to be more decisive upfront, what lodges into the statistics are the shots on goal. Then I also look at the half opportunities, those that you have to transform into opportunities as Osimhen did.''

Meanwhile, Osimhen and his teammates are topping the Serie A table with 29 points after 11 games and the season looks promising for them.

Napoli will face Rangers on Wednesday night, October 26, in a Champions League tie which will be challenging.

Tammy Abraham meets VictorOsimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how AS Roma striker, Tammy Abraham met Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian international, as they hosted Napoli in the Serie A on Sunday night.

Osimhen grabbed the game's only goal in the 80th minute, and Abraham admitted that the home team were sad following the loss.

Former Lille of France striker Osimhen scored his third goal in three straight games to have the Partenopei claim three precious points in a fiercely contested battle.

Shortly after the game, both strikers - who are of Nigerian origin - had a chat outside the main bowl of the Stadio Olimpico.

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