FORMER Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi believes that Victor Osimhen can fit right into the Premier League and become a success.
The 2013 AFCON winner backed the 24-year-old Nigeria international and Napoli striker to succeed in the Premier League just like he is doing in the Italian Serie A.
“He [Osimhen] would come into the Premier League, and he would slot right in. He would get you goals, he would run behind defenders, he would stretch the team. And I think this is what probably when you look at a lot of the teams now in Premier League, that’s what they’re looking for,” Mikel said in the latest episode of The Obi One podcast.
“A striker who can run. Who wants to run behind the defenders because then it helps your team. Doesn’t it? He stretches the defenders, the game becomes open and then you can create chances. And I think that’s what Victor would definitely give you,” he added.
Mikel Obi also hoped that Osimhen would choose The Blues should he decide to switch to the Premier League, considering that Manchester United, Arsenal, and New Castle are among the Premier League teams keeping tabs on him.
