Osimhen is on same level with Drogba

AS Roma boss Jose Mourinho has praised Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen who he said is on the same level as Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.

Osimhen is on same level with Drogba - Mourinho

Speaking after the Nigerian-born Napoli striker scored a goal that initiated his team’s 2-1 win over AS Roma on Sunday, January 29, Mourinho said he would buy the Osimhen if he’s managing a club with lots of money.

He however added that the Nigerian striker needs to be a bit more professional. Mourinho said;

“And if you want me to compare him with Drogba, I would say, the level is there but Drogba would never dive.

Osimhen is on same level with Drogba - Mourinho

“If Victor can change that in his game, he is okay. If only I am at a club with a lot of money, I’ll buy him.

“I told him, you scored an amazing goal, but you didn’t need to dive all the time. That’s what I told him. That’s what I think.

“He scored an amazing goal. Even from my bench, I almost clapped, because it was an amazing goal.

“He did the same in Rome, he scored an amazing goal in Rome. So for me, he’s a fantastic player. But I repeat what I told him, he doesn’t need to dive.”

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