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SSC Napoli dressing room has reportedly split over Victor Osimhen's perceived preferential treatment.
SSC Napoli's dressing room is reportedly divided over perceived preferential treatment given to star striker Victor Osimhen.
Pulse Sports Nigeria can report that all is not well with Osimhen and his teammates who want to enjoy similar privileges as the Nigerian forward.
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Osimhen and Napoli's teammates
According to a report from getfootballnewitaly, several unnamed Napoli players are unhappy with Osimhen being granted special privileges at the club.
The 25-year-old proved decisive as Napoli became Italian champions for the first time in 33 years after the Nigerian striker led them to the Serie A title.
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Osimhen scored 26 goals in a record-breaking season that saw him eventually emerge as Africa’s footballer of the year.
However, the Super Eagles forward is said to regularly arrive late and miss team meetings without consequences
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“Osimhen, players believe, receives extra good treatment from the club regardless of his actions,” the report stated.
“There is a belief that despite his tantrums about a new deal, despite him returning late from AFCON and then not being fit, he gets to be a regular feature on the side.”
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This apparent leniency from the club towards their top scorer has not gone down well with sections of the Napoli squad.
Some teammates feel Napoli have double standards and want the same allowances as Osimhen.
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It has allegedly created resentment behind the scenes, despite Osimhen's integral role on the pitch in Napoli's Scudetto charge.
Off-field issues appear to be brewing that Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri, who is under pressure at the club due to Napoli’s poor form, must quickly address within his ranks.
The Partenopei are currently ninth on the table and nine points behind the Champions League spot and could change manager for the second time this season with Mazzarri’s position under threat.
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