Napoli’s goal machine is back on the scoresheet, this time through a special action against Sassuolo.
- Napoli is in a superior position
- Then Osimhen creates special moments
- Scored his 18th league goal
WHAT HAPPENED? Hoping to widen the lead at the top of the Italian Serie A standings to 18 points, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened Gli Azzurri’s advantage in the 12th minute. Then, with half an hour running, Osimhen doubled the lead from a nearly impossible angle.
ICYMI: Victor Osimhen’s 18th league goal. The lad unleashes another Thunderblast from a near impossible angle after holding off 2 DFs.
18 Goals, 3🅰️, 1 pen won in 19 Serie A Games (18 starts).
All hail the incoming Capocannoniere Winner.
The “Inevitable” Monster Machine pic.twitter.com/7F4cIVmJSp
— David COL Michael (@07SuperNerd) February 17, 2023
BIG PICTURE: That goal has made Osimhen now record 18 goals in 19 Serie A matches, while he also made four assists. With a 2-0 win, Napoli are now 18 points ahead of Inter Milan, who still have a match against Udinese.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR OSIMHEN? Unsurprisingly, his brilliant record this season has reportedly attracted big clubs, one of which is Manchester United.
