40-year-old defender marking Osimhen? No Problem — Braga coach ahead of Champions League clash
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Victor Osimhen is expected to lead Napoli's charge in the UEFA Champions League and their first test is a talented and fearless Sporting Braga side.
Braga head coach Artur Jorge was fielding questions ahead of the game, with particular emphasis on the threat Osimhen poses.
Can Jose Fonte stop Osimhen?
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Veteran defender Jose Fonte will be the man tasked with stopping the Nigerian forward and given Fonte's advancing age, he turns 40 in December, Braga fans are worried about that prospect.
In the pre-match presser, Jorge was asked about the face-off between Fonte and Osimhen.
Braga manager Artur Jorge was asked whether he was worried about 39-year-old José Fonte dealing with Victor Osimhen’s speed.
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His response: “My concern is how Napoli’s center backs will be able to hold off Simon Banza, Abel Ruíz, Álvaro Djaló or Bruma.”pic.twitter.com/fQhbjMQasP
The reporter asked how an almost 40-year-old Fonte could be expected to deal with Osimhen, to which Jorge replied:
” My main concern is how the Napoli defenders will stop Banza, Abel, Djalo and Bruma.”
Osimhen will be looking to add to his tally of 7 Champions League goals as he aims to surpass Obafemi Martins' tally of 9.
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