Napoli Worry Over Osimhen Injury

Napoli are worried after news Victor Osimhen limped off injured during Nigeria’s friendly match against Roberto Mancini’s Saudi Arabia.

The centre-forward was in the starting XI for this evening’s game, which ended with a 2-2 result.

Saudi Arabia had taken the lead, but Nigeria turned it around only to be held in stoppages by a deflected effort.

Osimhen suddenly crumpled to the ground after a knock and motioned to the bench that he wanted to be substituted at the 55th minute.

It is not yet clear what kind of injury he has sustained, but it will undoubtedly concern Napoli ahead of crucial games against Verona, Union Berlin in the Champions League and Milan in Serie A.

Osimhen has an unfortunate record of sustaining injuries while playing for Nigeria, including a dislocated shoulder in November 2020 that kept him out for two months.

He also contracted COVID on two different Christmas visits back home.