UCL: He’s among world’s best strikers – Barcelona defender hails Osimhen

The Portuguese defender Joo Cancelo has heaped admiration on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as excitement mounts for the UEFA Champions League matchup between Barcelona and Napoli on Tuesday night. This sets the stage for an exciting encounter at the Estadi Olmpic Llu’s Companys.

The tie is now delicately balanced after an exciting 1-1 draw in the first leg at Diego Maradona Stadium.

Recall how Osimhen’s clinical finish quickly followed Robert Lewandowski’s first goal for Barcelona, demonstrating the Nigerian striker’s ability to compete on the European stage.

Cancelo, however, acknowledged Osimhen’s influence and praised his ability to precisely exploit openings, calling him one of the world’s top strikers.

Cancelo also emphasized the skills of Stanislav Lobotka, Piotr Zieliński, and Matteo Politano, highlighting Napoli’s strong lineup.

Cancelo showed praise for Osimhen’s consistency and efficiency under Napoli’s new coach, Francesco Calzona, in an interview with the Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport via Il Napolista.

“And Politano? They are exceptional talents; Osimhen scored with half the ball in the first leg; he is one of the best strikers in the world,” Cancelo said.

“But there is more: I like Zielinski, who can’t play because he is not on the list, and Lobotka, I faced him with Portugal, and he is a great player.”

Osimhen has continued his remarkable scoring streak after returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring five goals in as many games.

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