Victor Osimhen under fire after 'terrible' penalty against Juventus - Sports Buddy

Victor Osimhen’s recent missed penalty in Napoli’s showdown with Juventus has left fans feeling frustrated and questioning his reliability when it matters most.

In a tense moment during the match, Osimhen had the chance to put Napoli ahead from the penalty spot, but his shot was saved by Wojciech Szczesny, leaving supporters on the edge of their seats, according to a video clip posted on on X.

Fortunately, Giacomo Raspadori was quick to capitalize on the rebound, securing a 2-1 victory for Napoli.

Osimhen about to take penalty againsgt Juventus. Credit: Tribuna

Victor Osimhen’s poor penalty record

The disappointment stems from Osimhen’s inconsistent record when it comes to penalty kicks. Surprisingly, he has missed as many penalties (4) as he has scored (4) for Napoli, raising concerns among fans about his ability to handle such crucial moments.

After the match, fans took to social media, particularly X, to vent their frustrations and share their disappointment over Osimhen’s missed opportunity.

📽️ – TERRIBLE penalty by Osimhen who's lucky Raspadori was quick enough to score the rebound.pic.twitter.com/ipdQDQA3xi

— Football Report (@FootballReprt) March 3, 2024

One said, “TERRIBLE penalty by Osimhen, who’s lucky his teammate was quick enough to score the rebound”

Another quoting the above comment said, “Na why he dey run away from Penalty”

Another commented, “He needs to stop taking them”

Fans question Victor Osimhen’s Penalty Role at Napoli

Many questioned the decision to keep entrusting Osimhen with penalty duties due to his inconsistent record. Some fans even called for him to be relieved of this role after his recent miss.

“Lool why do they let this guy take pens??..So far he’s been terrible at them”

“Oshimen need to stop taking penalties fr”

As Napoli aims to meet its season objectives, Victor Osimhen’s penalty miss and fan backlash raise doubts about the team’s approach in crucial moments. Whether Napoli will stick with Osimhen as their main penalty taker in the future remains uncertain.