Muscular problem rules Osimhen out of Fiorentina tie

Muscular problem rules Osimhen out of Fiorentina tie

Italian Serie A defending champion, Napoli has had its hopes of at least qualifying for the Conference League further dented with news that Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen will probably miss Friday’s showdown with Fiorentina.

The Partenopei fell behind the Viola in the Serie A standings last week and need to win this game to have any chance of finishing 8th on the log.

However, coach Francesco Calzona’s squad is significantly weakened without last year’s Capocannoniere.

Osimhen did not participate in yesterday’s training due to a muscular problem, so he only had physiotherapy and personalised work in the gym.

The Nigeria international who had been closely watched by Napoli medics is now a major doubt to feature in the clash with Fiorentina.

Piotr Zielinski and Mario Rui also worked separately from the rest of the squad, but Jens Lindstrom is back in with the group.

Osimhen scored 15 goals in Serie A this season, but has been affected by numerous injuries and his absence due to the Africa Cup of Nations in January and February.

If he doesn’t make it for Friday, then it is likely that Giacomo Raspadori or Giovanni Simeone will step in as the centre forward.