By David Kabiyesi
Super Eagles gaffer, Jose Peseiro insists Napoli duo of Victor Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia would need to stay healthy to stop the likes of Real Madrid and Bayern in the UEFA Champions League this season.
Peseiro who was in Italy to watch Super Eagles duo of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in last weekend’s Serie A clash which Spalletti men won 2-0 hinged his submission on the club style of football which encourage high pressing and possession.
in an exclusive chat with sportitalia.com, Peseiro also lauded coach Spalletti and his team for a job well done in the league this season.
“Italian football has changed a lot in then last five years. Now everyone wants to play, press high, and have possession.
“Years ago, it was more based on organized defense, closing every space to the opponents and hitting on the counter attack. Now, it is no longer so. Spalletti has moved very well in this evolution: his Napoli manages possession and above all has great intelligence in recognizing the moments to strike.”
“I think that Napoli, as well as being able to win the championship, can also aim to win the Champions League. This is because, at the moment, I don’t see a team clearly superior to the others. Of course, there are teams full of champions like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, who obviously aim for victory, but I don’t see them as unbeatable this year.
“The 18 points gap between Napoli and second-paced Inter Milan allows Spalletti to be able to better manage his forces from here on out. Sure, provided that key players like Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia remain healthy,” he said.