In an interview in Nigeria, Victor Osimhen reveals his huge admiration for legendary Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho.
This year, the 24-year-old striker became the first African to win the league title Top scorer in the Italian league Thanks to his 26 goals in the 2022-23 season. The Napoli player scored two of his goals against Roma. The first in the 1-2 win at the Olympico and the other when the 1-0 win over Maradona.
“After someone stepped on my wrist and denied it, he (Mourinho, editor’s note) came up to me and said ‘Good goal, but don’t do it. Don’t try to dive in. It keeps going; you’re on the right track.’ I told him I don’t simulate. You pushed me, And I showed him my hand, and he said, “Go on.”said Victor Osimhen Soccernet.ng.
It is clear that these simple words from Jose Mourinho were very valuable to the Nigerian star. “Hearing that kind of compliment from Mourinho, in the middle of the game, for me, it’s an incredible feeling. Believe me, it’s an incredible feeling. Coming from someone who’s that kind of guy, the best in the world if I’m not mistaken, for me it’s just the fuel.” Which I really need to keep moving forward.”We read.
“I think for every emerging striker, especially when you’re young, if you get the chance to play under Mourinho, I think it’s a huge honor because he’s made so many world-class strikers. Didier Drogba played under him. And we know what kind of beast he really turned into. I give him credit.” So, for me, it’s a great honor that Mourinho spoke to me in the middle of the match and complimented me. It’s huge for me.”Follow Victor Osimhen.
