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Osimhen strikes again, Mertens impressed.

Mertens says he is a smart lad who wants to listen and learn.
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VICTOR Osimhen has again given a world class performance for Napoli at the Europa League's competition against Legia Warsaw.  

The Nigeria striker came off the bench in the 57th minute and scored in the 80th minute to double the advantage after a goal by Lorenzo Insigne at the 76th minute, before a final goal by Politano at the added time.

Osimhen's goal at the Europa League's fixture against Legia Warsaw made him the second Napoli player to have scored in each of his first three appearances in a single season in European competition in the 21st century, after Dries Mertens in 2015-2016.

Dries Mertens was impressed by the 22 year old performance.

According to UEFA's official website, Mertens said:

"Osimhen arrived last season and had a few difficulties settling.

"He also had injury problems, so I tried to help him. He’s a smart lad who wants to listen and learn. I give him all the love in the world."