Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is at risk of receiving disciplinary action from the club after displaying confrontational behavior during their recent match against Bologna.
The incident unfolded when Osimhen missed a crucial penalty, increasing the pressure on the team, which was already in dire need of a victory.
As the match progressed, manager Rudi Garcia made the decision to substitute Osimhen, a move that triggered an emotional outburst from the Nigerian striker. The Super Eagles striker was seen gesturing fervently towards Garcia, expressing his belief that Napoli should field two strikers instead of one, especially when they were in dire need of a goal.
Following the match, Garcia opted to keep the details of his conversation with Osimhen within the confines of the dressing room.
He said, “The missed penalty happens to the greatest players in the history of football. Then I obviously spoke to him about his exit, but what I said to him and the team he remains in the locker room. I may not be happy with their performance, but we are a squad with many players and therefore obviously everyone must be used. He is the penalty taker.”
However, reports from Italian media outlet Il Mattino have shed more light on the incident. Club captain Giovanni di Lorenzo engaged Osimhen in a stern conversation within the dressing room, potentially escalating the matter.
Napoli is currently deliberating whether to impose a fine on Osimhen, deeming his actions during the match as too explicit to ignore. To address the growing tension, a crucial meeting between manager Garcia and Osimhen is scheduled to take place later today at the club’s training ground.
The outcome of this meeting will undoubtedly have implications for both the player and the club.
Osimhen’s struggles have become glaring, yet he is not the only player grappling under Garcia’s management. Khicha Kvaratskhelia, for instance, has failed to find the net under the Frenchman’s tenure, underscoring the current challenges facing the manager.