In a challenging match on Saturday night, Napoli’s forward, Victor Osimhen, faced a red card as his team suffered a 2-0 defeat against Roma.
The game witnessed intense moments as the Super Eagles sensation engaged in a heated altercation with Roma’s manager, Jose Mourinho. Alongside this, tensions flared between Mourinho and Osimhen’s teammate, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.
The scoring credits went to Lorenzo Pellegrini and Romelu Lukaku, securing a crucial victory for Roma against the reigning Italian champions.
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Osimhen’s dismissal marked the second red card for Napoli, following Matteo Politano’s earlier expulsion in the second half. This setback adds to Napoli’s recent defensive struggles, conceding six goals in their last two matches across various competitions. Consequently, they currently occupy the seventh position in the league, accumulating 27 points from 17 matches.
In contrast, Roma’s triumph on Saturday elevated them to the sixth spot in the league standings.
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