Champions League: Napoli confirms Osimhen’s injury ahead of Liverpool clash

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Serie A giants, Napoli are sweating on the fitness of Victor Osimhen ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool.

Osimhen, according to a statement on the club’s official website on Monday picked up a knock in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Lazio.

The 23-year-old was in action for 90 minutes in the comeback win.

”Victor Osimhen trained on his own following a knock that he picked up towards the end of the win over Lazio, “reads the statement on the club’s official website.

Napoli will welcome Liverpool to the Diego Armando Maradona for the matchday one encounter on Wednesday.

Osimhen has scored two goals and registered one assist in five league appearances for the Partenopei this season.

The Nigerian first featured in the Champions League during his time with Lille.

He scored two goals in five appearances in the competition for the Ligue 1 club.

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