Victor Osimhen: Napoli Surgeon Speaks on How the Nigerian Almost Lost His Sight

• Victor Osimhen was unable to play for Napoli for two months in 2021 after suffering an injury
• The Nigerian had to undergo surgery and when he recuperated, he had to use his iconic facial mask
• A Naples surgeon has revealed the injury was serious enough to put the Napoli striker's eyes at risk

Gianpaolo Tartaro, the surgeon who operated on Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, has revealed the footballer almost lost his eyes after suffering a horrific facial injury.

In November 2021, the football world learned that the formidable Napoli striker was hurt in a clashing of heads against Inter Milan.

Inter's Milan Škriniar tried to gain the ball from Osimhen in the air but in the process, the Slovakian ended up injuring the Super Eagles player.

Osimhen was rushed to the hospital where he underwent emergency surgery, after doctors determined he had suffered multiple fractures to his cheekbone and orbital bone.

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Osimhen spent months on sidelines

The injury prevented the Nigerian star from featuring for Napoli for two solid months after the operation and when he returned, he has worn a protective mask since.

According to the report by Punch, Tartaro explained the injury was so severe, Osimhen could have suffered tragic and permanent damage.

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“The orbital bone stopped just in time because Osimhen could even have lost his sight," Tartaro explained.

“That bone could indeed have caused other problems, but fortunately some factors helped us and the eye was able to go back into its socket.''

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The Nigerian has been in wonderful form this season in the Serie A for Napoli, registering 19 league goals in the top flight league and appearing determined to net even more.

His performances have caught the attention of many clubs in Europe, who are now making plans to tempt the Naples outfit to part ways with their star at the end of the season.