The medical team of Italian Serie A champions Napoli has revealed that top striker Victor Osimhen played in the Africa Cup of Nations final game against Cote d’Ivoire with a stomach infection, which was largely why his participation in the semi final was in doubt, OwnGoalNigeria.comreports.
Italian publication the Repubblica made the revelation in their report about the virus which he suffered while at the tournament and had to play through it.
“In the Ivory Coast the number 9 was affected by an intestinal virus , which he should have left behind. But tomorrow’s check-up will sweep away any residual doubts. The Azzurri urgently need their leader and with him they will be able to return to the past, focusing permanently on a more offensive module”, the well known newspaper reported.
Further reports in Italy say Osimhen who started in the Super Eagles 1-2 loss to the host on Sunday is expected back in the country tomorrow, where he will be evaluated by the medical team ahead of a decision to include him in the team for the weekend’s game.
“Osimhen will be in Naples tomorrow morning, the player is leaving Nigeria, no crime, no mystery, no unforeseen delays”, Carlo Alvino an Italian journalist who covers Napoli posted on social media platform X formerly known as Twitter.
“Then his conditions will be evaluated by the medical and technical staff to understand if he can be called up for Napoli-Genoa, which is very likely” concludes Alvino in his post.
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