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“Not very good” – Mikel Obi gives blunt assessment of Napoli goal-king Victor Osimhen

Imhons Erons by Imhons Erons
6 months ago
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“Not very good” – Mikel Obi gives blunt assessment of Napoli goal-king Victor Osimhen
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Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has given his assessment of Nigerian compatriot Victor Osimhen, admitting that while he is not technically astute, he believes the Napoli striker would be of great interest to Manchester United this summer

Speaking on Dubai Eye 103.8 Sport, Mikel Obi spoke highly of Osimhen’s current form, suggesting he could be on his way to the Premier League this summer, with Man United reportedly interested in signing him.

However, Mikel was quick to point out a flaw in the striker’s game, stating that he is not as technically gifted as some other players.

Despite this, Mikel Obi was still convinced that Osimhen is a player that every club would like to have, as he has a knack for scoring goals.

“Is he very good technically? Not as much, but he will give you goals for sure,” said Mikel Obi.

“When you look at Victor Osimhen, he is doing very well for Napoli, he is playing very well. He’s going to be on the market this summer, I think Man United are definitely going to be looking for him.”

A former Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi’s comments will be of interest to many Blues fans, as the Stamford Bridge giants have been linked with a move for Osimhen in recent weeks. 

The striker has been in impressive form for Napoli this season, scoring 25 goals in all competitions, and it is believed that he could be available for around €150m this summer.

With Chelsea in need of a striker, Osimhen could be a great signing for the London club. However, they will face competition from Manchester United, who are also reportedly interested in the striker.

Mikel Obi’s comments are sure to spark debate among fans of both clubs, as they weigh up the pros and cons of signing Osimhen.

But one thing is for sure, the Nigerian striker is a player who is sure to attract plenty of attention this summer, and his next destination could be one of the biggest talking points of the transfer window.

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Comments 17

  1. Kenny says:
    6 months ago

    My captain we understood tbe truth but such comments about his technical abilities should not be discussed in the media.

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  2. Markyboy says:
    6 months ago

    When people start talking like this without control you can guess What’s running in Thier mind. Why not praise just like everyone both local and international and try to advise him one on one when you come in contact with him. kai

    Reply
  3. Dmd says:
    6 months ago

    Laughable, because you failed doesnt mean he will

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  4. Onome says:
    6 months ago

    I don’t like your kind of football Mikel, Osihmen is a great player and score technical goals so I don’t understand what you mean by technical, that goal against Roma was an impossible strike, only very few world best can score that kind of goal. Examine yourself before condemning your own brother, wicked Nigerian

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    • Martins Ogbeide says:
      5 months ago

      ofc jealousy runs in his blood. Osimhen will achieve more than you

      Reply
  5. Benjogi says:
    6 months ago

    Mikel Mr technician

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  6. Rasheed Saka says:
    6 months ago

    What is Mikel Obi talking about technical ability of Osimeh? Football is about scoring goals. How many technical ability does Halaad have in Manchester City? Today he is idolize there because he score goals. And please don’t let Mikel Obi suggest clubs for Osimeh. because in his days he made mistake in choosing a club for his talent that almost cost him his career. So please allow Almighty GOD to direct Osimeh and not Mikel Obi. The two of them are two different players.

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  7. Peter Ndubuisi says:
    6 months ago

    You do not score t type of goals Osimhen scores without strong technicalities. Osimhen is a world class player. Mikel was an average player at his best in Chelsea. He was not a first eleven under morinho.

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  8. Paul Anyanwu says:
    6 months ago

    He is good in the air, his holdup-play is excellent, he is a brilliant finisher, and has almost unmatchable pase. Brother Mikel, how else do you define a technical player?
    How many goals have the so called technical players scored this season?

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  9. Razak balogun says:
    6 months ago

    The truth must be told, Mikel has hint the truth it will only gear him to improve his game on the pitch. This is not about Mikel been jealous of him or criticizing him.

    Reply
  10. Tolulope Ojoniyi Ayodeji says:
    6 months ago

    which one is technicality again bro, he scores, holdup play, good in the air, good character on/off the pitch, oga Mikel abeg o.

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  11. Sportradio88.0 fm says:
    6 months ago

    team A player 1. vs team B. 5goals
    1. Mikel GK. oshimen
    2 Mikel oshimen
    3. obi. oshimen
    4 mikeel. osimen
    5. obi. osimen
    6 Mikel. oshimen
    7 Mikel oshimen
    8. Michael. oshimen
    9. Mikel. oshimen
    10. Mike. oshimen
    11. Mikel. oshimen
    coach rohr coach. peseiro

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  12. duck life says:
    6 months ago

    Victor Osimhen was among the scorers on Thursday night, October 21, as Napoli defeated Legia Warsaw in Europa League

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    • Esther john says:
      6 months ago

      To be a great striker you must be physically fit,known when to position and be tasty for goals that is super nine technicality,osigmhe is a pure nine not a false nine.

      Reply
  13. Michael says:
    5 months ago

    Mikel u r such a disgrace… Anyway am not too surprised tho even u r never technically good in doing midfield job that’s why Jose mourinho has to change and convert u to a permanent spot on the midfield play… I mean I could recollect u started as an attacking midfielder scoring goal from that position and end up as stop an attack and quickly release d ball to a more technically gifted midfielder or different a back pass…

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  14. Adewale Aderele says:
    5 months ago

    Osimhen is excellent and he is World Class. Saying he is not technically good when he is leading his team to its first Italian title since 1991 and also to the quarter finals of Champions League is laughable. As rightly observed football is about goals and Osimhen is the best in the world right now alongside Haaland and Mbappe. Look what happened to Napoli because he missed two matches!

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  15. Iyke Henry says:
    5 months ago

    Mikel Nchechukwu Obi’s view on Victor’s technical ability is faulty in my perspective. While Obi played as a defensive midfielder in Europe,Victor is currently displaying prowess in front of the sticks. How best could one describe Victor presently? He is obviously one of the best strikers in Europe with great technical abilities in goal scoring.

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