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‘Osimhen will 100% be available for the return leg vs Milan’ — Napoli coach Spaletti
By Monsurah Olatunji
Hhead coach of Napoli, Luciano Spaletti has confirmed that Victor Osimhen will be available for their reverse fixture against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal duel next week.
Milan claimed a 1-0 victory in the first leg of their quarterfinals clash at the San Siro against Napoli, who were without the services of Osimhen who picked up an adductor injury while on international duty for Nigeria.
The Super Eagles striker has been Napoli’s engine room with 25 goals for the Serie A leaders, including 21 in 23 league games and missed the league clash between the two sides on April 2nd before missing the Champions League encounter on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old’s absence was felt in both games as Napoli lost by five goals without scoring on both occasions as the Neapolitans lost 4-0 at home before they were beaten at the San Siro by a lone goal on Wednesday night.
However, the good news for Napoli is that they have their talisman for the return leg at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium next week.
Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti confirmed Osimhen’s return following the 1-0 defeat on Wednesday night.
“Victor Osimhen will 100% be available for the return leg at Maradona on Tuesday. He will be there,” Spalletti said.
With his four goals in five Champions League games, the Nigeria international could have made the difference against Milan as Napoli have a chance to reach the final of the Champions League for the first time in their history.
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