Victor Osimhen found himself at the center of a unique interaction with the seasoned manager, José Mourinho.
The Nigerian striker experienced a halftime exchange with Mourinho, colloquially known as the “Special One,” as Napoli grappled with a challenging performance in the Italian capital.
The cameras captured glimpses of Mourinho delivering what seemed to be stern advice to Osimhen, following a penalty claim earlier in the game.
The claim, involving a handball from Leandro Paredes, resulted in a physical altercation and a subsequent yellow card for the Napoli forward.
Despite the on-field tensions, Osimhen, known for his composure, attentively absorbed Mourinho’s counsel during the halftime break.
The moment took an unexpected turn when Mourinho, the AS Roma manager, planted a kiss on Osimhen’s cheek.
This peculiar gesture unfolded as a testament to the unique rapport between the two, with Osimhen having previously expressed admiration for Mourinho as his “ideal coach.”
The match itself unfolded in a chaotic manner, culminating in a 2-0 victory for Mourinho’s Giallorossi.
The reigning champions faced a challenging game marked by two red cards for Napoli and a total of 13 yellow cards distributed throughout the match.
Osimhen found himself among the players dismissed from the field, having accumulated two yellow cards.
While Napoli faced a disappointing defeat on the scoreboard, the interaction between Osimhen and Mourinho provided a glimpse of the human side of football, showcasing a moment of connection and respect amidst the competitive intensity of the sport.
The way Jose Mourinho is talking to Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia you will think he’s the head coach of Napoli 🐐
That’s why he’s the special one ☝️ pic.twitter.com/n6KbxjEalo
— 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣 𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗢 (@Philipmelo126) December 24, 2023
