Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has expressed his indifference towards his current goal drought this season, according to IWITNESSLIVE Sports Extra. The Nigerian international has not found the net in his last three matches, including Napoli’s 2-1 victory over SC Braga in a UEFA Champions League fixture on Wednesday. However, Osimhen remains confident that he will soon regain his scoring form.
Last season, the 24-year-old had a remarkable campaign, leading Napoli to their first Serie A title by scoring 31 goals in all competitions. Reflecting on his recent performances, Osimhen commented, “It’s unusual to finish a game without finding the back of the net,” during an interview with UEFA.
“I’m a striker and strikers live for goals but it’s not something that bothers me too much because it’s already happened and I’m prepared for it. It’s not just with goals that you help the team and I’m always ready to help in other ways.”
Osimhen who is one of the nominees for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award was also thrilled to be named the Player of the Match in his side’s win over Braga.
“It’s good to win this award but it’s even better and more important to get the three points against Braga in a game that was far from easy.”
“We knew that Braga was difficult, especially at home, and the difficulties they created for us didn’t surprise me. But we had many chances and we deserved the victory.”
Osimhen has scored just three goals in five appearances so far this season and will be keen to score when Napoli host Bologna at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in a Serie A fixture on Sunday.
