ROME (Reuters) - Napoli reclaimed top spot in Serie A as in-form striker Victor Osimhen struck twice in an impressive 4-0 win at Sampdoria, their fifth consecutive league victory.
Luciano Spalletti’s side are two points clear of Inter Milan and AC Milan with a perfect 15 points, scoring 14 goals and conceding two in their five games.
“For me it is important to start well, this gives me the confidence to score more goals,” Osimhen told DAZN.
“Spalletti has helped me with the faith he has given me, and I hope to repay that. I am honored to have a coach like him.”
Osimhen’s cushioned volley put the visitors ahead after 10 minutes at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris before two good saves from David Ospina denied Samp an equalizer.
Napoli pulled clear through an arrowed Fabian Ruiz strike before the break, and explosive strikes from Osimhen and Piotr Zielinski completed the rout.