Napoli striker Osimhen takes a big step on his road to recovery ahead of 2022 WCQ

Published: November 02, 2021

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has taken a big step on his road to recovery ahead of the national team's upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against Liberia and Cape Verde.

After taking a day off following the win vs Salernitana, the Serie A table toppers resumed training on Tuesday at the SSC Napoli Konami Training Center and the Nigeria national teamer attended the session.

In their training update, Napoli wrote on their official website that Osimhen did personalized work on the pitch.

The number 9 suffered a right calf injury in training before the meeting with Salernitana and tests carried out on the Nigerian suggests that the injury is not serious.

However, he is unlikely to be available for Thursday's matchday four Europa League fixture against Legia Warsaw.

The target manager Luciano Spalletti has set for Osimhen's return to action is Sunday, November 7, when the
Azzurri take on Verona in the Serie A.

Osimhen tallied 11 goals combined for club and country prior to his spell on the sidelines with two netted in World Cup qualifying.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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