Nigerian, striker, Victor Osimhen is ready to return for his club, Napoli in their Champions League group stage match against Eredivisie champions Ajax on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
Since picking up an injury in Partenopei’s 4-1 win against Liverpool Sept 9, the 23-year-old has not featured in some matches, missing Napoli’s last six games.
Osimhen who is set to be featured the squad for the Ajax game has been consistent in training with his teammates.
According to a statement on the club’s official website, “Osimhen did the whole session as a group. He has had therapies and tomorrow (Tuesday) he will carry out diagnostic tests.”
So far, the super star has scored two goals in five appearances across all competitions for Napoli this season.
On his current health status, a statement was released to the public. The statement from CalcioNapoli read:
“Sources close to the player assure us: Osimhen is fine and is already in 100 per cent form, and tomorrow (today) he will be on the bench for the fourth round of the Champions League.
“He knows well that he will have t work hard, his attacking colleagues are doing very well, but Victor remains a very important solution for Luciano Spalletti.”
According to Radio Marte, Giacomo Raspadori will lead the line at the start of the game, while Osimhen is expected to take over from the bench.
