Napoli has provided a positive injury update on Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen ahead of Sunday’s Serie A clash against Fiorentina, reports Completesports.
Osimhen was forced off the pitch early during Wednesday’s training session at Castel Volturno.
Napoli reported in an official statement that Osimhen had suffered an injury to his left thigh, causing concern over the striker’s availability for the upcoming home game with Fiorentina.
The Partenopei however confirmed that exams undergone by Osimhen have ruled out injuries so the striker will be available against Fiorentina.
Napoli confirmed in the morning that exams undergone by the 23-year-old have ruled out injuries so the striker will be available against Fiorentina.
“Victor Osimhen following a muscle discomfort he felt yesterday in training, this morning underwent instrumental tests which gave negative results and excluded injuries. The footballer, in the training session, performed personalized in the gym and on the pitch,”reads a statement on the club’s official website.
Osimhen has scored 15 goals in 25 appearances across all competitions for Napoli this season.
He spent nearly two months on the sidelines due to a cheekbone injury and is now playing with a protective mask.
