By our correspondent
Nigerian international and Napoli of Italy striker, Victor Osimhen has been the best player for his club and country this season, until a gastroenemius contracture in his right calf, sidelined him.
The 22-year old is still Luciano Spalletis hope of winning the Scudetto this season. With a high work rate and an impressive goal tally, the young Nigerian has carried the Neapolitan’s burden on his shoulders to win the tough Italian league this season.
According to an internet portal, Osimhen had missed Napoli’s Serie A clash against Salernitana and the Europa League trip to Legia Warsaw due to a call injury he picked up in training ahead of the match against the Garnets
As a result, he was considered a doubt for a league game against Verona. However, having returned to training, he has been included in the squad for Sunday’s encounter at the Diego Armando Maradon Stadium. Osimhen’s return is a huge boast for Serie A leaders.
He has five league goals in nine games and another four in three Europa League matches. A win for Napoli could see them go three points clear of AC Milan, who play Inter Milan later on Sunday. This run of form gladdens the heart of the Nigerian trainer, Genrot Rohr, who expects Osimhen to lead the Super Eagles challenge in the African Nation’s cup coming up in Cameroon.
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