Osimhen, Napoli’s top scorer, is missing to face AC Milan

O napolithe club that has been enchanting the world in Champions League, will have to play the first match of the quarterfinals with a very important absence. According to the newspaper “Gazzetta dello Sport”, osimhentop scorer of the team, will not be able to enter the field against Milanthis Wednesday, 12.

According to the publication, Luciano Spalletti, coach of the Italian club, decided not to risk the player and put him without being in full condition for the match. Recovering from a left thigh injury suffered last month, the Nigerian striker is responding well to treatment but does not yet appear eligible to return to action.

This Tuesday morning, the 11th, Napoli held the last training session before the decisive match against Milan. As has been the case for the last few weeks, Osimhen has been working separately from the squad, focusing on his muscle recovery. In the Italian duel for the Champions, the top scorer must be replaced by scraper.

In addition to the problem with Osimhen, Giovanni Simeoni, another striker in the Napoli squad who had been standing out this season, will also be ineligible for the match due to injury to his right thigh. Apparently, the injury is not very serious, but it does not allow him to play the first game of the quarterfinals.

It is noteworthy that, recently, Napoli and Milan met, in a match valid for the Italian Championship. Even with the opponents’ excellent form, the Rossoneri did not take notice of Luciano Spalletti’s team and won by 4-0, which sent a warning to the Neapolitan squad, who were very confident for the Champions League clash.