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Silent versus Roma Osimhen took three off-target shots, sent in an inaccurate cross, had one successful take-on and won four duels in Monday's 1-1 draw with Roma.

Impact Osimhen led his team in shots, but he mostly had an underwhelming display and did not get many good balls. He has bagged five goals in his last five appearances, adding one assist, 14 shots (five on target) and five chances. Napoli will face Empoli away Sunday.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists versus Fiorentina Osimhen (thigh) took three shots, created three chances, scored a goal and provided an assist in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Osimhen was not slowed down by a recent thigh ailment, as he set up Dries Mertens' goal and hit the net late in the game, but his contribution was not enough to avoid a costly loss. He has scored five goals and added one assist, 19 shots and five chances in the last five matches. Napoli will face Roma at home Monday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Osimhen is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Fiorentina.

Impact Osimhen returns after dealing with a thigh injury in the buildup to the match. The forward will lead the line for Napoli during their Serie A clash with Fiorentina.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Fiorentina game Osimhen was slowed down by a thigh ailment Thursday, but the tests came back clean and he practiced fully Friday, TuttoSport informs.

Impact Osimhen bowed out early Thursday, but the issue was minor and he was quickly back on the pitch. He is still expected to start over Dries Mertens following a one-game suspension, but it would not be shocking if he came off the bench.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Fiorentina Osimhen cleared his one-game suspension in Sunday's 3-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Osimhen sat out one match due to yellow-card accumulation. He will most likely replace Dries Mertens in next Sunday's home game versus Fiorentina. He is coming off two straight braces and added 17 shots and three chances in the last five matches.

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Leads Napoli comeback Osimhen took three shots (two on target), created one chance, drew one foul, scored two goals and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Osimhen once again came through for his side, converting two opportunities in the box with clutch finishes in the second half. On the other hand, he will miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Dries Mertens will get the start in two weeks versus Atalanta.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores brace against Verona Osimhen had two goals on five shots (three off target), one foul, created one chance, and sustained three fouls in the 2-1 victory over Verona on Sunday.

Impact Osimhen was the hero of the match against Verona, scoring his first goal in the 14th minute and the winner in the 71st. The forward can be a threat to score, but he has been in a brief drought, having not scored in his last three appearances prior to this one. Hopefully he has overcome that now and will continue to pressure Udinese's goalkeeper.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slowed down by Milan Osimhen took three shots (two on target), had one block, drew two fouls and won four duels in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Osimhen was the only Napoli attacker that managed to get something going throughout the course of the game, mostly thanks to his bursting runs, but he was not super dangerous in his attempts, which were easily saved by Mike Maignan. He has scored twice in the last seven matches, adding 20 shots and three chances. Napoli will face Verona away Sunday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires five shots in Lazio game Osimhen took five shots (two on target), had one interception, won two duels and was dispossessed once in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Osimhen paced his team in shots and challenged the goalkeeper a couple of times, but he could not break through in this one. He has scored twice and notched 15 shots and two chances in the last four Serie A matches. Napoli will face Milan at home Sunday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Cagliari Osimhen (knee) took two shots (one on target), sent in one accurate shot, won one duel and scored a goal in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Osimhen came off the bench as he was not 100 percent, but he made the most of his minutes by leveling the game with a great header. He has scored twice, taken 14 shots and created two chances in six matches since coming back from injury. Napoli will face Lazio away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Monday Osimhen (knee) will be available off the bench versus Cagliari on Monday.

Impact Osimhen has started three straight contests before picking up his knee problem and will now find himself watching from the bench. In that trio of appearances, the forward registered one goal on nine shots (three on target) and two chances created. Given his goal dependence, Osimhen figures to be a high-risk, high-reward option even if he does reclaim a spot in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up ahead of Cagliari match Osimhen has been called up for Monday's game versus Cagliari, but he has dealt with knee soreness throughout the week, Napoli informed.

Impact Osimhen has practiced on the side in the last two days due to the issue. While he remains likely to play, it is possible he will be brought off the bench to manage his minutes. Dries Mertens or Andrea Petagna would lead the attack if that was the case.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws PK in Inter clash Osimhen took four shots (one on target), drew three fouls, had one successful take-on and won six duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Osimhen put a lot of pressure on the opposing defense with his runs, but he was not super sharp when finishing. He was fouled by Stefan De Vrij in the box early in the game. He has scored once and notched 11 shots and two chances in the last four matches since returning from injury. Napoli will face Cagliari away next Monday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores against Venezia Osimhen took four shots (one on target), created one chance, drew two fouls and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Osimhen scored his first goal since suffering a major facial injury with a crafty header between two defenders, and paced his team in shots. He is now up to six goals, 43 shots and nine chances in 14 matches. Napoli will host Inter Saturday.

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Will be eased into action Osimhen (face) will be called up for Monday's game versus Bologna, but it remains to be seen how much he can play, coach Luciano Spalletti informed.

Impact Osimhen has been cleared to return from COVID-19 and a facial fracture he suffered in late November, but he has been held out of practice for multiple weeks during the rehab. Dries Mertens and Andrea Petagna will retain a significant role for a couple more matches. Osimhen has scored five times and added 36 shots and eight chances in 11 Serie A games.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Osimhen (face) trained partially with the rest of the group Wednesday, Napoli announced.

Impact Osimhen underwent a checkup Tuesday upon returning to Italy, and has been allowed to take the next step in his rehab. The fractures have healed according to the team doctors, but Osimhen has been mostly out of practice since late November, so he might be given some more time to be ready. Still, there is an outside chance he gets called up for Monday's match versus Bologna if the next practices go well.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off COVID-19 Osimhen (face) has tested negative for COVID-19 and will soon return to Italy, Napoli announced.

Impact Osimhen renounced to AFCON following the infection and is scheduled to have a check-up to determine when he could return from his facial fracture, which should happen at some point in January.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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