Osimhen back for Napoli, Giroud cleared to play for AC Milan
AC Milan can move one step closer to reviving its past European gloryAPRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Hits crossbar in Verona game Osimhen (thigh) had one off-target shot and one inaccurate cross in 17 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Verona.
Impact Osimhen had just two touches, but he almost scored with a thunderous shot from just outside the box. He looked good after missing some time with a minor thigh problem, and the coach announced he'd start against Milan Tuesday. Napoli will then visit Juventus next Sunday. He has posted four goals, one assist, 16 shots (six on target), and four chances created in his last five appearances.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Osimhen returns for Napoli ahead of Champions League game
Victor Osimhen’s return from injury and a truce with protesting fans meant more for Italian leader Napoli than the result in a 0-0 draw with relegation-threatened Hellas Verona in...APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will be bench option against Verona Osimhen (thigh) "will be called up for Saturday and the goal is to have him in the best possible shape for Tuesday. He'll be with us on the bench," coach Luciano Spalletti announce...
Impact Osimhen logged a full training session Friday and will be part of the squad after missing three games with a minor thigh problem. He'll get some minutes in the second half as a tune-up ahead of the return leg versus Milan. Giacomo Raspadori or Eljif Elmas will lead the frontline. He has notched five goals, one assist, shots (ten on target), and four chances created in his last five appearances.
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Expected to play in UCL return leg Osimhen (thigh) "will 100 per cent be available for the return leg" of the Champions League quarterfinal tie against AC Milan, The Athletic reports that Napoli manager Luciano Spal...
Impact Osimhen has been out with an adductor injury since returning from the March international window missing Napoli's last two Serie A games and of course Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Milan in the first leg of the UCL quarterfinal. But Spaletti is confident that Osimhen will be able to play in the return fixture next week, which means he could also see playing time in Saturday's domestic clash against Verona as well.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Chelsea at Real Madrid, AC Milan hosts Napoli
Real Madrid and Chelsea renew their Champions League rivalry with a second consecutive meeting in the quarterfinalsAPRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Napoli forward Osimhen out of Champions League game vs Milan
Napoli heads into one of its biggest-ever matches without star player Victor OsimhenAPRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lobotka's passes have been the motor that makes Napoli tick
Dribbling wizard Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and scoring wonder Victor Osimhen have been garnering most of the headlines for Napoli this seasonAPRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out versus Milan Osimhen (thigh) left the training center early and won't be called up for Wednesday's clash with Milan, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Osimhen has been unable to train fully after picking up a thigh injury and will be outright spared in the first leg and will try to recover for the return one. He's in doubt for the Verona game as well. With Giovanni Simeone (thigh) also shelved, Napoli are down to Giacomo Raspadori as the only pure center-forward.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Lecce match Osimhen (thigh) "won't be available versus Lecce but has very good chances of playing versus Milan," coach Luciano Spalletti informed.
Impact Osimhen will sit the second game in a row while tending to a minor thigh problem, but he could be ready for next week's Champions League clash. Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori will handle the no.9 position Friday.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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APRIL 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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Osimhen an injury doubt for Milan Champions League clash Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is an injury doubt for their Champions League quarter-final first leg against AC Milan. Osimhen returned from...
MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Napoli striker Osimhen injured, misses game against AC Milan
Serie A scoring leader Victor Osimhen has an injured abductor muscle in his left leg and will miss Napoli's game against AC Milan on SundayMARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers thigh injury Osimhen sustained a right adductor distraction during his time with Nigeria and will be re-evaluated next week, Napoli announced.
Impact Osimhen is at risk of missing multiple fixtures, although the full extent of the injury will be known only in a few more days. Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori will lead the frontline in relief.
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Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia carrying Napoli to new heights
Victor Osimhen scored a brace of headers and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia earned and converted a penalty and set up two goals in Napoli’s 4-0 win at Torino in Serie AMARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Football transfer rumours: Liverpool become Bellingham frontrunners; Osimhen's four suitors The latest transfer rumours, including news on Jude Bellingham, Victor Osimhen, Mohammed Kudus and more.
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Bags another brace versus Torino Osimhen scored two goals to go with five shots (three on target), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Torino.
Impact Osimhen ran amok once again, netting two goals with headers this time, the first on a corner kick and the second on open play. He has hit the net 12 times in the last 11 matches. He has added 22 shots (ten on target), four chances created, and four inaccurate crosses in the last five fixtures. Napoli will face Milan at home on April 2.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets brace against Frankfurt Osimhen scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact Osimhen is the one who finalizes plays for Napoli most of the time, and he was at his best in this game. He found the back of the net twice following perfect crosses from Matteo Politano and Giovanni Di Lorenzo, and the Nigeria international now has four goals in five Champions League matches.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Napoli, Benfica look ready to slay giants in Champions League quarterfinals
Though Manchester City and Real Madrid dominated the Champions League round of 16, Napoli and Benfica established themselves as serious thre...MARCH 15, 2023
Napoli advances to Champions League QF for 1st time
Napoli has beaten Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 to reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in its history and making it three Italian teams in the final eightMARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
