Defending Scudetto champions Napoli faced a formidable Inter Milan at the Maradona, but the spotlight shifted from the match result to concerns about the treatment of Victor Osimhen by his teammates.
Nigerian fans expressed frustration as Osimhen faced a lack of service, with teammates repeatedly refusing to pass the ball to him during the game.
Inter Milan, playing to their strengths by involving players like Thuram and Çalhanoğlu, posed a constant threat, while Napoli seemed to do the opposite, neglecting their star player in crucial positions.
The first half saw visible frustration from Osimhen, who, despite calling for the ball, found himself ignored in the box. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Politano, who previously linked up well with Osimhen, were criticized for opting to go solo or passing sideways instead of involving the Nigerian striker.
The consequences of this approach became evident as Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s powerful strike gave Inter Milan the lead going into halftime, and Nicolo Barella added a second 15 minutes into the restart.
Despite Napoli’s attempts to involve Osimhen later in the game, it proved too little, too late. Osimhen’s header drew a save from Yann Sommer, but Marcus Thuram sealed the win for Inter Milan.
In the aftermath of the match, many Nigerians expressed their dissatisfaction on Social Media, asserting that it’s time for Victor Osimhen to part ways with Napoli.
Fans pointed out the consistent lack of supply to Osimhen, a concern that had been evident even in their recent Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
As the debate over Osimhen’s future at Napoli gains momentum, the treatment he received during the Inter Milan match has fueled calls for the talented striker to seek opportunities elsewhere for the future of his career.
