VICTOR OSIMHEN NEWS

Drops out of AFCON Osimhen (face/COVID-19) has been officially removed from the Nigeria squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.

Impact Osimhen was called up even though he had yet to be cleared for contact after a facial fracture. He tested positive for COVID right before a check-up. He will be available for his club once he will have exited isolation and got the okay to return from the doctors. Given the combination of factors, he is unlikely to be available for the next two games against Juventus and Sampdoria.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Osimhen has tested positive for Coronavirus before boarding a flight to Italy for a check-up for his facial fracture, Napoli announced.

Impact Osimhen will have to isolate until he shakes off the infection. He has been called up by Nigeria for the African Cup of Nations, although he has yet to receive the final green light to play following his major injury. The visit will be re-scheduled for a later date, potentially delaying his return and affecting his participation in the tournament.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David growing into scoring machine for Lille

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NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Napoli's Victor Osimhen breaks cheekbone, out for around three months Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has broken his cheekbone and is expected to be out for around three months. Osimhen, 22, has been in fine form...

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will miss three months Osimhen underwent surgery to repair his cheekbone and eye socket fractures Tuesday and is expected to return to action in three months, Napoli announced.

Impact Osimhen will be out for the foreseeable future as the prognosis after the operation was significantly longer than what was originally anticipated. It is still possible he comes back a little earlier, speeding up the rehab in the later stages, but he will surely miss several fixtures. Napoli will have to lean on Dries Mertens and Andrea Petagna in the next few weeks.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with major injuries Osimhen sustained multiple compound orbital and cheekbone fractures, Napoli announced, and he is set to miss at least a month, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Osimhen was in rough shape after banging heads with an opponent and the tests confirmed the severity of the situation. He will spend the night at the hospital to be monitored, but the tests ruled out a head trauma. He will soon go under the knife to repair the fractures. Dries Mertens and Andrea Petagna will split time spearheading the Napoli frontline moving forward.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off early versus Inter Osimhen took two off-target shots, drew two fouls and had one clearance in 55 minutes in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Inter before bowing out due to an eye injury.

Impact Osimhen was forced to leave the game as he developed visible swelling near the left high after a head-to-head collision with a defender. He has quickly been taken to a local hospital for further check-ups, DAZN reports.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Engulfed by Verona Osimhen (calf) took three off-target shots, created two scoring chances, committed seven fouls and won two duels in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Verona.

Impact Osimhen worked his way back from a calf ailment, but he was not as effective as in other performances. He has posted five goals, 34 shots, eight chances created and three crosses in ten matches. Napoli will face Inter away after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return versus Verona Osimhen (calf) went into full training Friday and should be fine for Sunday's game against Verona, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Osimhen sat out the previous game with a contracture, but it appears that he has been able to recuperate in a hurry. It remains to be seen whether the coach will decide to manage his minutes given the situation. If that were the case, Dries Mertens would get the start Sunday. Osimhen has scored five goals, taken 31 shots and created six chances in nine matches.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with minor injury Osimhen has suffered a contracture of the gastrocnemius muscle in the right calf, Napoli announced.

Impact Osimhen underwent further tests after getting hurt in practice Saturday, which ruled out strains or other serious problems. He has some chances to return in next Sunday's home game versus Verona, but he will probably be a late call.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Koulibaly and Osimhen are extraordinary players for Napoli' - Salernitana manager Colantuono ' Goal.com Salernitana manager Stefano Colantuono has described Victor Osimhen and Kalidou Koulibaly as "extraordinary players" ahead of Sunday evening...

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • GOAL.COM

MATCHDAY: Unbeaten AC Milan visits Roma; West Ham at Villa

AC Milan’s unbeaten start to Serie A could be tested in a visit to Jose Mourinho’s Roma

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Osimhen to miss Napoli's trip to Salernitana due to injury ' Goal.com Napoli have announced Victor Osimhen will miss their Serie A trip to Salernitana on Sunday due to a muscle strain.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Osimhen is in a very remarkable position - Lo Monaco on Napoli star ' Goal.com Former Catania Sporting Director Pietro Lo Monaco believes Victor Osimhen will play a vital role in inspiring Napoli to glory this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Will miss Salernitana game Osimhen picked up a calf injury in Saturday's practice and will not make the trip to Salerno, Napoli announced.

Impact Osimhen will undergo some tests in the next couple of days to determine the severity of the injury, which will determine the timetable for his return. Dries Mertens is set to get the start in a premiere match-up, with Andrea Petagna as the top backup.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots in victory Osimhen had five shots (one on target), two chances created and two aerials won in Thursday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Osimhen had another wild amound of shots and has now mounted nine without scoring in back to back matches. The forward though has fired in nine scores in the eight affairs before that and has been in a superb form.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Osimhen Player Profile ' Goal.com The Nigerian attacker has overcome last season's injury woes and is now making a name for himself with Italian club Napoli after his record transfer

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Fires four shots against Roma Osimhen drew three fouls, won six duels, had two successful take-ons and took four shots (one on target) in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Roma.

Impact Osimhen did not manage to hit the net in this one, although not for lack of trying since he paced his team in shots and was the most threatening man on the pitch. He has scored five times and posted 26 shots, four chances created and two crosses in eight matches. Napoli will face Bologna at home Thursday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Osimhen leading Napoli's improbable Serie A challenge ' Goal.com How overachieving Victor Osimhen, Kalidou Koulibaly and Andre Zambo Anguissa are making Napoli dare to dream in Serie A title race.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Osimhen equals Mertens' Napoli record with goal in Legia Warsaw thrashing ' Goal.com Victor Osimhen has become the second Napoli player to score in three straight games in a European competition in the 21st century after Drie...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Napoli coach Spalletti reveals why Osimhen will sit on the bench against Legia Warsaw ' Goal.com Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has revealed Victor Osimhen will start on the bench when they host Legia Warsaw in their Europa League fixt...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Records crucial goal Osimhen scored one goal during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Torino.

Impact Osimhen's most recent statistical output helped the Napoli team record its eighth consecutive Serie A win. The 22-year-old averaged one goal across his last five appearances, a rate great enough that he should continue playing in place of Dries Mertens.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli extends perfect start with Osimhen's header ROME (AP) — Victor Osimhen soared in for a towering header nine minutes from time and Napoli extended its perfect start to Serie A with a 1-...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

8 for 8: Napoli extends perfect start with Osimhen's header

Victor Osimhen soared in for a towering header nine minutes from time and Napoli extended its perfect start to Serie A with a 1-0 win over Torino

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atzori: Osimhen reminds me of a younger Cavani ' Goal.com Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has been compared to iconic Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani when he was in his prime.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • GOAL.COM