Serie A: He’s strong, helps us under pressure – Napoli star, Rrahmani prefers Lukaku to Osimhen

Napoli defender, Amir Rrahmani has suggested that the club’s decision to replace Victor Osimhen with Romelu Lukaku was perfect.

The player said this while highlighting major differences between playing alongside Osimhen and the Belgian.

He spoke following Napoli’s 4-0 victory over Cagliari at the weekend.

Newnaija reports that Osimhen left Napoli on loan to join Galatasaray in the Super Lig this summer.

New boss, Antonio Conte insisted on having Lukaku lead his attack this season as Osimhen opted to leave the club and was at some point frozen out of the system.

Although they lost their first game to Verona, Napoli has bounced back with three consecutive victories, including the 4-0 win over Cagliari.

Speaking after the game, the defender talked about the difference between Osimhen and Lukaku via Sky Italia, “Very much. In previous years we had Osimhen, who kept the ball less and looked more for depth.

“With Lukaku instead, we can play even under pressure, he has a strong physique and helps us to go and get the second balls and close the actions.”

Serie A: He’s strong, helps us under pressure – Napoli star, Rrahmani prefers Lukaku to Osimhen