Victor Osimhen joked the protective mask is ‘a good look for me’ after scoring against Venezia and believes Napoli can ‘achieve our objective’ of the Scudetto as they face Inter next week.
The Partenopei secured a 2-0 victory at the Stadio Penzo this afternoon, with Osimhen finding the net on his first start since suffering multiple facial fractures on November 21.
“It feels good to play from the first minute, I trained well this week and of course I am really happy with the performance from the whole squad and my goal,” Osimhen told DAZN.
Considering his first goal since the incident was a header, does that suggest the protective mask is working well?
“I think so, it’s a good look for me!”
Napoli and Milan are now within a point of leaders Inter – even if the Nerazzurri have a game in hand – and there’s a showdown at the Stadio Diego Maradona next weekend.
“We’ll take every game step by step. Of course Inter a very tough opponent, it won’t be easy, but with the steps in the right direction, I think we can achieve our objective this season,” added the Nigeria international.
“Of course, we have many objectives and the Scudetto is one of them. Step by step, I think we can get there.”
In his first start since November after suffering a fractured cheekbone and eye socket, Victor Osimhen bags a big goal for Napoli 👊
Brilliant header! pic.twitter.com/LMw8wCU9XG
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I am pleased at the way Napoli played today, and am hoping they turn the tables on Inter next week from their first game of the season.
Also, as an aside, I am so happy to see Venice in Serie A. I love that city almost as much as I love Naples!
@ joel
agreed, would love to see Venezia stay up, especially if they keep churning out those awesome kits!
Inter are going to be tired after the midweek match with roma, napoli must make the most of it, but it’ll be very difficult, wouldn’t bet any money on that match going either way