Victor Osimhen will return to Naples by the top of this week following his run to the Africa Cup of Nations last with Nigeria over the course of the final month, nevertheless it stays to be seen whether or not he will probably be concerned in Serie A motion this weekend.
Osimhen and Nigeria had been overwhelmed 2-1 by hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday’s AFCON last in Abidjan, regardless of having led 1-0 after an hour.
After his nation’s disappointment, Osimhen will probably be again in Naples between this Friday and Saturday, studies on Tuesday afternoon counsel.
On condition that Napoli are in motion in opposition to Genoa on Saturday afternoon, kicking off at 14.00 GMT, it’s unlikely that Osimhen will probably be concerned if he arrives in Italy on the identical day.
It is going to nonetheless be a good turnaround if Osimhen arrives on Friday, as there’ll most likely not be a chance to coach with the group heading into the Genoa match. Osimhen additionally performed 200 minutes between the ultimate and semi-final and had been taken off with a slight damage concern on the finish of the quarters.
That being mentioned, there are not any new issues over Osimhen’s health in accordance with studies from Gianluca Di Marzio.
Walter Mazzarri, nonetheless, might wait till the go to of Barcelona within the Champions League subsequent Wednesday to convey Osimhen again into the fold.
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