Portuguese defender João Cancelo has heaped praise on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as excitement mounts for the team’s UEFA Champions League matchup against Barcelona. This sets the scenario for an exciting match on Tuesday night at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Spain.
After an exciting 1-1 draw in the first leg at Diego Maradona Stadium, the tie is now precariously balanced.
Remember how Osimhen’s exquisite finish quickly countered Robert Lewandowski’s first goal for Barcelona, demonstrating the striker from Nigeria’s ability to compete on the European scene.
Cancelo, however, acknowledged Osimhen’s influence and praised his ability to precisely exploit openings, calling him one of the world’s top attackers.
Cancelo also emphasized the skills of Stanislav Lobotka, Piotr Zieliński, and Matteo Politano, highlighting Napoli’s strong lineup.
During Osimhen’s tenure as Napoli’s new coach, Francesco Calzona, Cancelo showed praise for the player’s consistency and efficiency in an interview with the Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Il Napolista.
Cancelo said “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
“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.”
