Osimhen desperate to return vs AC Milan in UEFA Champions League
According to Thursday’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport, Victor Osimhen is desperate to return to action when his club, Napoli face AC Milan on Wednesday in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash.
The Nigerian returned from international duty with Nigeria injured and was not part of Napoli’s 4-0 humiliation by AC Milan last weekend at the Armando Maradona stadium in Naples.
The 24 year old will also miss Friday’s Serie A clash at Leece but La Gazzetta dello Sport reports the Napoli hitman is desperate to return to action next Wednesday.
‘The Nigerian doesn’t feel any particular pain, but the medical staff remain cautious because the distraction exists and they don’t want to take risks with a ‘sprinter’ like him, which is why a more in-depth evaluation will only take place at the beginning of next week.’ wrote the paper.
Napoli gaffer, Lucciano Spalletti also believes Osimhen could return against AC Milan.
“He won’t be there tomorrow (Friday). There are many chances to see him on the pitch in the first leg against Milan but we have to see how his work develops,’ Spalletti said at his pre-match press conference ahead of the Leece game.
