Napoli manager Antonio Conte has recently acknowledged that his team is struggling in front of goal without star striker Victor Osimhen. The team has been facing issues with their current forward, Romelu Lukaku, who has only scored five goals in 15 appearances this season. His underperformance has led to frustration among fans and concerns within the team.

Last week, Napoli suffered two disappointing defeats. They were knocked out of the Copa Italia by Lazio, losing 3-1, and then fell 1-0 to Lazio again in Serie A. This second loss saw Napoli lose their lead at the top of the Serie A standings, now trailing Atalanta. Following the defeats, Conte expressed his frustration with his team’s attacking struggles, saying they often create chances but fail to finish them. “We need to improve in this respect,” he stated after the latest match.

Meanwhile, Osimhen, who is currently on loan to Galatasaray, continues to shine in Turkey. He has scored 10 goals and provided five assists in just 13 appearances, helping the Turkish club stay six points ahead in the Super Lig. His impressive form has led to rumors of interest from big clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, who are reportedly considering triggering his €75m release clause in January. However, Napoli’s director Giovanni Manna has denied these claims, stating that Osimhen remains a Napoli player, even though he is currently playing for Galatasaray.

With Napoli struggling to find the back of the net, the possibility of Osimhen’s return could offer a solution to their attacking problems. His clinical finishing and creativity could be exactly what Napoli needs to get back on track. Recently, Osimhen scored a penalty in Galatasaray’s 3-2 win over Sivasspor, further showing his importance to the team. Napoli fans will be hoping that the striker’s impressive form continues and that he might return to Naples to help lift the team’s fortunes.