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Sports News of Tuesday, 2 March 2021

Source: punchng.com

Osimhen to miss Napoli, Sassuolo clash

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Striker Victor Osimhen will miss Napoli’s trip to Sassuolo, having not recovered from the head injury he suffered against Atalanta in February.

Osimhen fell awkwardly after a collision with Atalanta defender Cristian Romero and hit his head on the field, but the Nigeria international was conscious as he was stretchered off and rushed to the hospital.

According to La Repubblica, the Nigerian will not travel with Napoli to the Mapei Stadium, as he still struggles after the head injury he suffered towards the end of the 4-2 defeat to La Dea.

The newspaper says the striker will sit out in the midweek game, where Dries Mertens is expected to continue up front with Lorenzo Insigne and Matteo Politano.

Osimhen was not listed in Napoli’s 2-0 victory against Benevento on Sunday in an Italian Serie A encounter at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

The 22-year-old has only scored two goals in 10 Serie A games since his move from Lille last summer, and has struggled with injuries during his first season with the Partenopei.