SERIE A: 'Osimhen is better than Benzema right now' - Milan legendary striker Filippo Inzaghi

08:54 - 12 December 2022

Osimhen is not interested in a move away from Napoli

Former AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi has praised Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen and believes that the Nigerian striker is one of the best.

Osimhen has been the best player in Italy this season and one of the best players in Europe. He has scored 10 goals in 14 appearances for Napoli this season as they sit pretty at the top of the table. and are safely into the second round of the Champions League.

Osimhen's stock continues to rise

The wonderful performances by Osimhen have not gone unnoticed and one of the most legendary Italian strikers, Filippo Inzaghi had some words regarding the Napoli hitman.

Inzaghi would be in the perfect position to speak on Osimhen, considering his goalscoring history for club and country. The former Milan and Juventus striker scored 215 goals in his time as the leading man for both clubs.

Victor Osimhen in action for Italian side Napoli

“If we think of Napoli, Osimhen is a true center-forward,” Inzaghi said in an interview with TuttoNapoli. “He attacks deep, and keeps the ball, Osimhen is probably the best right now. Beyond Benzema, who, however, is less of an area center-forward and perhaps than Olivier Giroud.”

Victor Osimhen continues to be a bright light and reference point for Nigerian players on the global stage and the level of adulation he receives at Napoli is only bettered by the likes of the legendary Diego Maradona.