Napoli: Osimhen to be available for selection in the second-leg

Published on: 13 April 2023

Napoli head coach, Luciano Spalletti has confirm the availability of inform striker Victor Osimhen for the second-leg of the quarter final tie against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Partenopei on Wednesday night were without their arrow thereby reducing their chances upfront which caused them a 1-0 defeat in the first leg at the San Siro.

Osimhen, who is the leading goalscorer in the Italian Serie A, having netted 21 times in the league this season, has been out injured since he returned from the international break.

But his manager expresses strong confidence the Nigeria international will return for the second leg of the quarter final clash next week.

“The chances of him being available are 100 per cent.

“He was rested today and in Saturday’s match to complete the work done by the doctors, then anything can happen,” he told Sky Sports Italia.

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