Victor Osimhen has been absent from Napoli’s squad since sustaining a bruise during international duty with Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is ready to cheer on his Napoli teammates from the stands as they face Union Berlin in today’s UEFA Champions League group stage match, reports Soccernet.ng .
Osimhen was sidelined after sustaining an injury while representing Nigeria against Roberto Mancini’s Saudi Arabia team.
The Nigerian striker missed important games in Germany against Union Berlin, Verona, Salernitana and Stefano Pioli’s AC Milan.
During his recovery period, the 24-year-old striker also took two weeks off due to the turmoil between Napoli and TikTok, as well as personal matters with his brother-in-law in Nigeria, which will keep him away from Napoli for some time. . The period has been extended.
However, Italian outlet Tutto Napoli reports that the Super Eagles star will be back today and will be able to cheer on his team from the stands in the second leg against Union Berlin.
In the domestic game, Osimhen is expected to miss the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, making selection an issue for coach Jose Peceiro as he prepares for the upcoming matches.
