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Victor Osimhen, a striker for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, will not play for Napoli against Fiorentina in Serie A.
At 7:45 p.m., Napoli was supposed to be led by Victor Osimhen to the Stadio Artemio Franchi to play Fiorentina. this Friday, May 17. Sadly, his health problems would prevent him from doing it.
The 25-year-old striker was hurt during last weekend’s Serie A match between Napoli and Bologna, which resulted in a 2-0 loss to the previous Serie A champions. Since then, he has not been spotted working out with the club.
On Wednesday, May 15, however, he was observed receiving physiotherapy and participating in customized training at the fitness center.
In a previous announcement from Napoli this week, it was said that Osimhen had received rehabilitation for a strained muscle, but the ailment will prevent him from playing tomorrow.
Coach Francesco Calzona may select Giacomo Raspadori or Giovanni Simeone to play center forward on Friday as Victor Osimhen is probably out.
In addition to Osimhen, Piotr Zielinski and Mario Rui—the team’s Serie A winners from the previous season—will also be absent for Napoli because of health concerns.
It should be noted that despite struggling with varying degrees of injury concerns this season, the 25-year-old Nigerian international has scored 15 goals in Serie A.
He may miss the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa on June 3 and Benin Republic on June 10, 2024, if his fitness issues continue into this weekend.
Despite having a contract with Napoli through 2026, Osimhen is most likely to depart the team at the end of this season.
