Heartbreak for Top Serie A Club As Super Eagles Star Suffers Injury Setback Ahead of Crucial Game

Heartbreak for Top Serie A Club As Super Eagles Star Suffers Injury Setback Ahead of Crucial Game

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:59 PM
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  • Victor Osimhen could be set for another week on the sidelines after the Nigerian striker picked up an injury in training for Napoli
  • Osimhen could miss Napoli's crunch tie against Fiorentina on Sunday, April 10 as the Partenopei continue to push for the Scudetto
  • The Super Eagles striker has been phenomenal for Napoli this season and is the club's top scorer in Serie A with 11 goals

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has got Napoli fans worried after reports revealed the Nigerian might miss another Serie A game for Luciano Spalletti's side.

The 23-year-old missed last week's 3-1 victory over Atalanta due to suspension and now appears set to miss the tie against Fiorentina on Sunday, April 10, due to a knock.

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Victor Osimhen could miss the Italian Serie A game against Fiorentina due to injury. Photo by Francesco Pecoraro
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According to a report via Goal, Victor Osimhen has suffered an injury setback while in training with the rest of the Napoli team on Wednesday, April 6.

“The Azzurri prepare for the match against Fiorentina scheduled at the Maradona Stadium on Sunday, 10 April at 3 pm.
“Meret held the entire session in a group. Osimhen left the seat prematurely due to resentment in his left thigh.”

There is no update as to when the Super Eagles striker will return to action, but the news will come as a huge blow to Luciano Spalletti, who has built his attack around the Nigerian.

Osimhen is Napoli's top scorer in the Serie A this season with 11 goals scored and has been voted as the Serie A player of the month for March.

Osimhen tipped for Manchester United move

Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen could be set to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United when the transfer window opens next summer.

According to Team Talk, Osimhen will likely reject Newcastle and Arsenal who have both indicated interest in signing the Nigerian if Manchester United come calling instead.

Osimhen has seen his career blossom in Italy since joining the Partenopei two seasons ago from Lille and has scored a total of 25 goals in 55 appearances for Napoli.

Top Italian club raise value of Super Eagles striker

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Victor Osimhen's value has risen magnificently after the Super Eagles striker's superb performances for Napoli this season have caught the attention of top European clubs.

Osimhen has scored 15 goals for the Partenopei in all competitions this season and has been voted as the best player in Serie A twice in the current campaign.

Napoli has now raised Victor Osimhen's transfer value to €120m in a bid to scare possible suitors from making a bid for the Nigerian international.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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