Napoli confirm Victor Osimhen injury concerns ahead Liverpool clash

The Italian Serie A giants will host the previous English Premier League champions within the opening match of this season’s UCL on Wednesday

Napoli might be with out their main striker Victor Osimhen when the Italian Serie A campaigners commerce tackles with Liverpool on Wednesday on matchday one of many 2022-2023 UEFA Champions League group stage.

On Saturday, Osimhen performed from begin to end as Napoli defeated Lazio 2-1 on the Stadio Olimpico in Roma.

However Napoli have confirmed that the Tremendous Eagles striker picked up a knock towards the top of that encounter.

In consequence, the 23-year-old didn’t take part coaching along with his teammates on Monday morning on the Konami Coaching Centre. He skilled individually from the others.

It’s unclear, although, if the damage will preserve him out of the opening-round assembly with Liverpool.

It will likely be a disappointment for the Nigeria worldwide if it does.

Osimhen has not featured within the UEFA Champions League since leaving Lille two years in the past.

The previous Sporting Charleroi ahead netted two objectives in 5 video games in his solely group-stage outing for Lille in Europe’s premier membership competitors.

Throughout the 2021-2022 season, Osimhen managed 4 objectives in 5 appearances within the Europa League for Napoli.

The thrilling attacker already has two objectives, and one help in 5 Serie A matches this time period.