Osimhen: Has Napoli frontman silenced critics in time for Barcelona return?

The Napoli frontman spared his side’s blushes in the title race on Monday on the back of stern criticism

How was that for a response? Victor Osimhen rose highest to prevent a Napoli loss at Cagliari, rising above the Sardinians’ defence to eke out a 1-1 draw in the 87th minute with a bullet header.

return fixture with Barca, but Osimhen will relish the chance of having another go at the Blaugrana backline despite faltering last week.

His mentality proves he is no quitter. His tenacity and doggedness mean he will back himself to right the perceived wrongs from successive big games against Inter and the Spanish giants.