Mazzarri Expresses Excitement Over Osimhen’s Return

Napoli’s head coach, Walter Mazzarri, has expressed his joy at the return of Victor Osimhen to the Serie A champions after a six-week absence due to a thigh strain.

Osimhen made a significant impact in Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Atalanta on Saturday night, providing an assist for Eljif Elmas’ winning goal.

The Super Eagles striker sustained the injury during a friendly match between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia in Portugal last month.

Speaking about Osimhen’s comeback, Mazzarri told DAZN, as reported by Football Italia, that he looks forward to the striker regaining his form quickly. Mazzarri emphasized Osimhen’s excellence as a striker and expressed his delight at having him back in the squad.

Regarding Napoli’s challenging season, Mazzarri acknowledged the team’s dip in performance after their championship-winning campaign. He explained that the heightened competition faced by Napoli this season is a natural consequence of being the reigning champions. Mazzarri praised his team for adapting quickly to defensive improvements, particularly in the win against Atalanta.

He commended the players for implementing tactical lessons swiftly and noted the team’s work on the defensive line. Mazzarri expressed surprise at how quickly the players put these concepts into practice against a formidable opponent like Atalanta. He credited the players for their attentiveness in training and their eagerness to learn and adapt to new tactics.

Overall, Mazzarri remains optimistic about Napoli’s prospects and Osimhen’s contribution to the team’s success.