Napoli shares positive update on Osimhen's recovery

Italian Serie A champions Napoli have shared latest update on Victor Osimhen's injury.

The club reports that the 24-year-old is continuing his recovery process ahead their Serie A clash against Empoli on Sunday.

The Super Eagles striker has also began personal training but it is however unclear if he'll be available for selection against Empoli.

“After the Champions League match against Union Berlin, Napoli resumed training this morning at the SSCN Konami Training Center,” the club wrote.

“The Azzurri are preparing for the match against Empoli, scheduled for Sunday at 12.30 at the Maradona Stadium for the 12th matchday of Serie A.

“The team split into two groups. Those who played yesterday from the first minute carried out exhausting work.

“The other men in the squad carried out dry activation through a circuit of posts and low obstacles.

“Subsequently session of ball possession and physical work with finishing on goal.

“Closing with a series of final games. Osimhen carried out therapies and personalised work in the gym.”

Osimhen suffered a hamstring during Nigeria's international friendly against Saudi Arabia last month.

The Serie A top scorer for last season has so far missed 5 games for the Italian champions.

WDN