Osimhen’s Napoli holds Serie A runaway league leaders to a draw

Simone Inzaghi’s men were coming from the back of a Champions League elimination to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.

Victor Osimhen could not make the starting lineup against Inter Milan and was left to watch from the bench.

Inter Milan's manager Simone Inzaghi made two changes to his side that crashed out to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen was left on the bench after getting a knock in their Champions League tie against Barcelona. 

Francesco Calzona, Napoli’s manager on the other hand made just two changes to his team that lost to Barcelona in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

Both teams started the game brightly and created several goal attempts but could not utilise their chances.

It was not until the 43rd minute the deadlock was broken when Alessandro Bastoni played the ball to Matteo Darmian, whose deflected shot from inside the box went past the helpless Alex Meret, with the goal ending the first half.

Napoli rallied back in the second half and put pressure on the Inter Milan backline. Their pressure paid off late in the game to level the scores.

Juan Jesus met the corner and displayed his eye for goal as he coolly planted a header from close range into the bottom left corner. 

Napoli were able to hold on for a draw despite Inter Milan’s late pressure and secured a vital 1-1 draw.