Napoli vs AC Milan: Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen Speaks Ahead of Blockbuster Champions League Cracker

• Victor Osimhen has disclosed that he would be fit and ready for the Champions League game against AC Milan
• The Nigerian international suffered an injury while on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
• The striker stated that the injury is nothing serious as he promises to be in action against the Rossoneri

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has assured Napoli fans that he would be available for the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match against AC Milan.

The 24-year-old reportedly sustained a strain while on international duty amid claims that he would be out of action for a few weeks.

He is obviously a key player for the Partenopei having bagged 21 league goals this season, and fans of the club are worried.

Manager Luciano Spalletti had suggested that it would be a big blow not to have the former Lille of France man when they take on the Rossoneri.

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Napoli president De Laurentiis initially disclosed that the forward will miss two weeks of action, but Osimhen has assured that he would recover to feature against Milan.

He told TG5 as per Sempre Milan:

“It’s nothing serious, but I want to take these 10-12 days off to recover fully. I have made sure and convinced myself that I will be there against Milan in the Champions League.”

Osimhen loses face mask

Meanwhile, Osimhen will be handed a new face mask when he returns to Napoli, amid reports that the original one got missing while he was away on international duty.

The striker was part of the 26-man Super Eagles squad that prosecuted the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Guinea-Bissau.

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However, Italian outlet Calciomercato reports that upon his arrival in Naples, Osimhen realised he was not with his iconic mask.

Chelsea to splash £100m on Osimhen

Sports Brief earlier reported that Premier League giants, Chelsea are reportedly ready to offer Napoli a sum of £100 million in the summer to secure the services of Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen.

The Super Eagles star has been making the headlines this season for only good reasons, having scored many goals for the Serie A leaders across all competitions.

So far this season, the Blues have struggled in front of the goals, with their forwards unable to live up to expectations and in turn, putting Graham Potter under pressure.