VICTOR OSIMHEN NEWS

Complets hat-trick against Sassuolo Osimhen drew one foul and scored three goals to go with five shots (three on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Osimhen pounced on two juicy feeds from Kvicha Kvaratskhelia inside the six-yard box, and intercepted a louse pass between defenders, and chipped it over the goalie to round out his haul late in the game. He has bagged six goals and added 15 shots (nine on target) and four chances created in the last five appearances. Napoli will face Liverpool away in Champions League Tuesday and then Atalanta next Saturday.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decides Roma clash Osimhen won four duels and scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Roma.

Impact Osimhen bagged the game-winner late in the game with a gorgeous and potent half-volley in stride while outmuscling Chris Smalling. He has scored three goals in a row after returning from an injury, adding ten shots (six on target) and three chances created. Napoli will host Rangers in Champions League Wednesday and Sassuolo Saturday.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target versus Bologna Osimhen drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 win against Bologna.

Impact Osimhen came through off the bench for the second consecutive game following a thigh strain, this time settling the game with a relatively easy finish in front of the goalie. With a full week of practice under his belt, he will have good chances of being in the XI for Sunday's away game versus Roma. He has posted four goals, one assist, 34 shots (nine on target) and nine chances created in the eight seasonal appearances.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen scores again to put Napoli back on top of Serie A

Victor Osimhen has continued his comeback from injury with his second goal in as many matches to help free-scoring Napoli beat Bologna 3-2 and move back to the top of Serie A

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in return from injury Osimhen (thigh) won one of three tackles and scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-2 victory versus Ajax.

Impact Osimhen played almost an entire half and, after multiple attempts, he managed to hit the net by stripping an opponent in the box and tucking it home. He looked good physically following a month-long absence due to a thigh strain. He will probably get the start in one of the next two games. Usual super-sub Giovanni Simeone didn't feature in this one, while Giacomo Raspadori stayed in the XI. Osimhen has posted three goals, one assist, 30 shots (six accurate), and eight chances created in seven games. Napoli will host Bologna Sunday.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona looks to avoid exit in Champions League

The fourth round of group matches in the Champions League wraps up with Barcelona looking to avoid another humiliating early exit from the competition

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will return against Ajax Osimhen (thigh) will be available for Wednesday's match against Ajax, coach Luciano Spalletti announced.

Impact Osimhen was on the verge of returning versus Cremonese and will indeed be back after a few more training sessions without a hiccup. The gaffer hinted that he's fit enough to start right away so, while it's more likely that he'll be eased into action, he will be immediately in contention with Giacomo Raspadori and Giovanni Simeone. He has notched two goals, one assist, 27 shots (five on target), and seven chances created in six appearances so far.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Almost ready Osimhen (thigh) has healed but will stay home to practice rather than play just a handful of minutes versus Cremonese, coach Luciano Spalletti announced.

Impact Osimhen has completed the rehab, but he has missed a couple of sessions due to the birth of his child during the week, and thus the gaffer elected not to call him for this one. He's set to be an option for the Ajax game, although he will likely see limited minutes at first, especially considering that Giacomo Raspadori and Giovanni Simeone have both fared well.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli routs Ajax 6-1 to stay perfect in Champions League

Giacomo Raspadori has scored a goal in each half as Napoli humbled Ajax in a 6-1 thrashing to continue its perfect and prolific start in Champions League Group A

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Barca-Inter the standout game in Champions League

Barcelona visits Inter Milan in the standout match in the Champions League

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

English clubs underwhelming early in Champions League

The highly anticipated English domination of this season's Champions League isn't quite happening

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will not be back right away Osimhen (thigh) will not be available after the break, but the first week of October will be crucial to determine his return, Napoli doctor Raffaele Canonico told Radio Kiss Kiss.

Impact Osimhen will skip at least two tilts as he will have a key check-up after the first Ajax game, which will disclose whether he can go back into full training right away or if he needs more time. He'll likely require some ramp-up too. He's dealing with a five-week injury, which he suffered in early September, so he's within the expected timetable, the doctor added. Giacomo Raspadori and Giovanni Simeone will continue to alternate as no.9 for a while longer.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan-Napoli, Roma-Atalanta highlight a big weekend in Italy

All of the big Serie A clubs face intriguing tests this weekend before the season’s first international break

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'We have to re-invent ourselves' — Klopp Liverpool need to “re-invent” themselves after their 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Napoli, according to Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool were 3-0 beh...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MATCHDAY: Liverpool, Barça, Bayern play in Champions League

Barcelona hosts Czech club Viktoria Plzen to kick off a campaign in which it will try to avoid a second straight group-stage elimination

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Parity reigns in Serie A again with no more perfect teams

Three rounds into Serie A and parity is again the theme of the Italian league

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Forest faces unbeaten Spurs; Madrid is at Espanyol

Big-spending Nottingham Forest faces another tough test on its return to the top flight

AUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Monza Osimhen scored one goal to go with 10 shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created and drew to fouls in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact Osimhen fired off at will, not with great accuracy, but he eventually broke through thanks to a powerful sprint and a potent shot at the end of the first half. He's off to a great start with two goals, one assist, 15 shots (three on target) and four chances in the first two matches. Napoli will visit Fiorentina Sunday.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Verona Osimhen took five shots (one on target), created three chances, scored a goal and picked up an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over Verona.

Impact Osimhen paced his teams in shots, as usual, hit the ned by latching onto a ball in the box on a corner kick and later teed up Matteo Politano with a backward pass in the box. A major injury limited him to 14 goals and two assists last season. Napoli will host Monza Sunday.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli boss won't sign Africans unless they skip African Cup

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says his club will not sign African players anymore unless they agree not to play in the African Cup of Nations

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nigeria routs Sao Tome 10-0 in African Cup qualifying

Nigeria has set a national record by trouncing Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 in African Cup qualifying

JUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG continues restructuring by hiring Campos as adviser

French champion Paris Saint-Germain continues its restructuring by hiring renowned talent scout Luis Campos as its football adviser

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes one shot versus Spezia Osimhen created one scoring chance, committed one foul and took one off-target shot in 23 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Osimhen was given a rare day off in the season finale in order for his backup Andrea Petagna to get some minutes. He improved his numbers compared to his first season in Serie A in 2021/2022, but he again missed a good chunck of the campaign due to a major injury. He has scored 18 goals, provided two assists, taken 103 shots and created 23 chances in 32 appearances.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records goal Osimhen scored one goal during a 3-0 win Sunday versus Genoa.

Impact Osimhen utilized height and a great vertical jump to head in Napoli's first goal Sunday. He logged his team-best 14th goal of the ongoing Serie A season. Napoli is ineligible to be its champions, but Osihmen has been an excellent player nonetheless.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE