Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, will miss the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Milan due to injury according to reports from Italy
According to La Republicca, Napoli President, Aurelio De Laurentiis, confirmed that Osimhen “is not in a position to play.”
ADL was holidaying on the isle of Ischia, where he encountered a number of Napoli fans who asked for updates on the recovery of their side’s star striker.
He stated, “Victor is not in a position to play, unfortunately. We hope to have him back for the return fixture at the Maradona on April 18.”
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Osimhen picked up an injury to his left adductor while representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria in March, and the club had been targeting Wednesday’s match for his potential return.
In his absence, Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori are expected to lead the attack against Milan.
Napoli will be hoping to get a positive result away from home in the first leg, especially as Milan beat them 4-0 in Serie A just a few weeks ago.
The second leg will be played at the Maradona on April 18, where Napoli will be hoping to have Osimhen back to lead their attack.
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