Former Chelsea and Italy striker Gianfranco Zola has likened Napoli star Victor Osimhen to Chelsea’s Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku.
Zola who also featured for Napoli during his playing days said Osimhen has room for improvement but praised the young striker’s movements and athletic strength.
“Napoli are really strong in every department,” Zola, a former Partenopei striker, said.
“They have Osimhen, Insigne, and Politano up front, they have quality in midfield, a solid defence with Kalidou Koulibaly, and two reliable goalkeepers. I can’t see weak points in their team.
“I didn’t know Osimhen when he arrived last year, but I’ve studied him a little and I’ve discovered a talented player.
“His movements are so good and his athletic strength can be devastating. He is Lukaku’s heir. He is still young and with room for improvement.”
Osimhen, 22, joined Napoli from Lille in the summer of 2020. The Nigerian international has started the 2021/22 season in fine form with three goals in four appearances so far.
