Napoli icon, Igor Protti, has backed Antonio Conte's decision to replace Victor Osimhen with Romelu Lukaku, highlighting one of the Belgian striker's strengths.

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.

Romelu Lukaku fired Napoli six points clear at the top of Serie A with the decisive goal in Saturday's thrilling 3-2 win at title rivals Atalanta, as Juventus beat AC Milan 2-0 to move into the Champions League spots.