Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, displayed his frustration after being substituted during Napoli’s 0-0 draw with Bologna.
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The match ended with Napoli missing out on a chance to secure a victory, leaving them seven points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan after five games.
Osimhen, who has faced a challenging period at the Italian club, demonstrated his frustration with new coach Rudi Garcia. The Nigerian international had an opportunity to put Napoli ahead in the first half, but his strike hit the inside of the far post.
He also missed a crucial penalty in the 73rd minute of the match.
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The frustration from both Osimhen and Napoli fans became evident during the match.
Napoli supporters in the away end loudly jeered Garcia for his decisions, particularly his choice to substitute Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and, notably, Victor Osimhen in the 86th minute.
As Victor Osimhen walked off the field, he expressed his displeasure to coach Garcia, reportedly demanding “two strikers” to work together to secure the victory. This interaction highlighted the growing tension between the Nigerian striker and the new Napoli coach.
Napoli’s recent performances have raised concerns, as they are now without a win in three Serie A games. This challenging run could impact their chances of defending their Italian Serie A title this season.
Victor Osimhen’s frustration and the team’s underwhelming performances will be closely watched by Napoli supporters and football enthusiasts as they hope for a turnaround in form and harmony within the squad.
