Serie A: Super Eagles striker set to return to starting lineup against Inter Milan

Victor Osimhen missed the past four weeks with a hamstring injury, but returned last weekend and helped Napoli claim three points against Atalanta in Bergamo.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will return to Napoli’s starting lineup for tomorrow night’s big game against Inter Milan, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 24-year-old striker helped Gli Azzurri to the league title last season with 26 goals, but he was unable to repeat his form this season.

A spat with Rudi Garcia and two subsequent injuries limited the Super Eagles striker to just six goals and one assist in nine games.

The former Wolfsburg striker missed most of November with a thigh injury and only sat on the bench for a few minutes on his return with Giacomo Raspadori and Giovanni Simeone replacing Osimhen. was.

FC Inter News reports that Osimhen has fully recovered from his right thigh injury and is expected to be included in the starting eleven tomorrow.

This will be the striker’s first start under manager Walter Mazzarri, who replaced Rudi Garcia after he was sacked before the international break.

This news is a big boost for Napoli fans who have missed the Capocanoniere winner and the positive atmosphere he brings to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

Despite rumors of a move from Italy, news seems to have emerged suggesting that Osimhen could extend his contract with Napoli.

 

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