There was a lot of drama surrounding Victor Osimhen in the summer but Antonio Conte made it clear that he won’t be playing for Napoli. Chelsea, Arsenaland PSGwere all keen to secure a move for the 25-year-old striker. Although the moves did not go through. As a result, the Nigerian star had to move to Galatasaray on loan as a last resort. There was some interest from Saudi. But the forward made it very clear that he wishes to stay in Europe. And now pertaining to his ‘break‘ clause scenario in January, there is more interest in the forward. As for the Italian club, they chose Romelu Lukaku to replace him.
Antonio Conte: Napoli struggling without Victor Osimhen
If you look at the Serie A table, you might feel that the situation is not so bad. Napoli currently sits 2nd. But they were on the top of the table to begin with. At the same time, they are not in Copa Italia anymore. It is their attacking that is causing problems. As per punchng, the Italian side are not doing badly without their star man. Napoli under Antonio Conte have managed to score only 21 goals in 15 games in Serie A without Victor Osimhen. For context, they have the worst goal difference and goals for among the top six sides. If the same goes on, they will keep falling down.
Lukaku far from his best
The problem in the final third is becoming more and more evident for Conte. At the same time, his star striker, Lukaku has been unable to be consistent in front of goal. As per transfermarkt, he only has 5 goals in 13 appearances so far. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen has managed to score 10 goals already in same games. Moreover, PSG and Man Utdare willing to sign him in January too now. Napoli has a lot of trouble coming their way if they do not find a solution soon enough.
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