Injured Victor Osimhen out until February


Injured
Napoli must cope without Nigeria International forward Victor Osimhen, who should still be out for 20 to 30 days, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The Greek defender was replaced in the first half against Udinese and the club confirmed he has suffered a first-degree muscle injury. Italian Press SportMediaset reports, that he will be out for at least two weeks, but the broadcaster also revealed Osimhen continues to struggle after the shoulder injury he suffered during international duty with Nigeria. The report reveals the centre-forward, who is still positive for COVID-19, is still in pain and will be out for 20-30 days. Napoli host Empoli in the Coppa Italia today, before a home game against Fiorentina in Serie A this weekend. The duo are not expected back in time for the match against Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana on January 20.
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Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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