Napoli Goalie Hails Osimhen’s Impact In Draw Against Barcelona

Napoli goalkeeper, Alex Meret says Victor Osimhen remains an important player for the Serie A champions.

Osimhen scored a sublime goal in the Partenopei's 1-1 draw with Barcelona on Wednesday night.

Robert Lewandowski opened scoring for Barcelona on the hour mark.

Osimhen, who was playing his first game for Napoli since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations equalised for the hosts 15 minutes from time.

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Meret was full of praise for talismanic striker after the game.

"Sorry for the goal conceded because the match was balanced, but we also drew thanks to Victor's feat," the goalie told the club's official website.

" Osimhen is precious for us, but those who came on in the second half also gave new energy."

The reverse fixture will be played in Spain on March 12.

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