Victor Osimhen could be sidelined for three weeks after picking up an injury while on international duty with Nigeria.
Osimhen sustained an hamstring Injury during Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday and has been granted permission to return to Napoli for further test.
His return to Italy for medical checks is crucial to assess the severity of the issue and determine the recovery time, which could be between two to three weeks.
Osimhen has had a history of injuries and illnesses during international breaks, which is now a concern for both him and Napoli.
Napoli has some important fixtures ahead, including matches against Hellas Verona, Union Berlin in the Champions League, and Milan. Osimhen’s availability for these matches will be closely monitored by the doctors.