Napoli’s star striker, Victor Osimhen, is facing a race against time to recover from a muscle injury ahead of the team’s Serie A encounter with Inter Milan on Sunday.
The club confirmed in an official statement on Friday that Osimhen had been training separately from the rest of the squad due to the muscle injury sustained during Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League fixture against Barcelona. Despite featuring for the entire duration of the match, Osimhen’s injury has cast doubt on his availability for the upcoming crucial league fixture.
With just one day remaining before the clash against Inter Milan, Osimhen has a limited window to prove his fitness and potentially feature in the match.
Osimhen’s absence would be a significant blow to Napoli, given his impressive form this season. The Nigerian forward has netted 13 goals in 24 appearances across all competitions, emerging as a key figure in Napoli’s attacking lineup.
Currently occupying the 7th position in the Serie A table, Napoli faces a tough challenge to secure a coveted top-four finish. They trail 4th-placed Bologna by seven points, making every upcoming fixture crucial in their pursuit of Champions League qualification.
