Osimhen shall be out of motion for not less than a month, and Napoli should discover a technique to cope
Former Italy striker David Di Michele believes Osimhen is the one Napoli striker that may stretch opposition defenders, Soccernet studies.
Osimhen sustained an harm in Nigeria’s 2-2 draw towards Saudi Arabia final Friday. The prolific 24-year-old hitman walked off the pitch simply minutes into the second half, and it appeared prefer it was only a frequent knock.
Nevertheless, studies on Tuesday revealed that it was extra critical than it appeared, and Osimhen would have to spend the next 40 days on the sidelines.
The harm couldn’t have come at a worse time for Napoli, as they’re at present struggling. The Serie A champions have received simply 5 of ten video games throughout all competitions this season.
Former Italy striker Di Michele says Osimhen’s absence shall be felt as a result of not one of the strikers- Giacomo Raspadori and Giovanni Simeone at Napoli can play the way in which he does.
“The sport with the Nigerian[Osimhen] is actually completely different than should you put one between Raspadori and Simeone,” Di Michele said per Napoli Magazine.
“Osimhen assaults depth like the opposite two don’t, maybe Cholito a bit extra, however with out the Nigerian, you possibly can’t stretch the opposing staff.
“Possibly you possibly can depend on a extra collective recreation,? to assist the staff transfer ahead and play in a extra natural approach.”
Coach Rudi Garcia’s days at Naples appear to be numbered due to the disappointing outcomes. He has to discover a technique to make the staff work with out Osimhen.