Romelu Lukaku has continued to net important goals for Napoli this season and the Belgian international could be leading them to the Serie A title this season.

An Italian media outlet has aimed a subtle swipe at Victor Osimhen while highlighting the crucial impact Romelu Lukaku has had at Napoli under Antonio Conte.

Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku has explained why Italian manager Antonio Conte signed him to replace Galatasaray loan forward Victor Osimhen at Napoli.

Antonio Conte's side also extended their lead at the summit of the standings to six points over Inter, who face Lecce on Sunday at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero

Still on Conte, Lukaku added: "Everyone knows his value as a coach and a person in my life, on and off the pitch. I know that I can open up on a personal level too, he understands me and knows what sacrifices I make for football: I can explain to him how I feel, his mentality and his way of experiencing football is perfect for me.

Napoli has underlined its Serie A title chances by fighting back for a crucial win over one of its main rivals. Antonio Conte’s side won at Atalanta 3-2 on Saturday.

Romelu Lukakus penalty leads Napoli to a 2-1 victory over Juventus, marking the visitors first Serie A defeat this season.

Antonio Conte’s side won 3-2 at Atalanta, which hadn’t lost since September, and moved six points clear of second-placed Inter Milan

Romelu Lukaku scored a late goal to earn Napoli a 3-2 win at Atalanta on Saturday and strengthen their position at the top of the Serie A standings.

Romelu Lukaku and Matteo Politano feel Napoli ‘proved we are a strong side’ with their exciting 3-2 win away to Atalanta. ‘It was not easy to react after their equaliser.’The Partenopei lost

Randal Kolo Muani marked his debut for Juventus with a stunning first-half goal, but Napoli fought back to secure a 2-1 win in their Serie A match on Saturday. The game saw Kolo Muani score just six touches after a deflection,