Napoli today revealed that Victor Osimhen has suffered a grade two hamstring injury while on international duty with Nigeria.
Victor Osimhen was withdrawn in the 55th minute during Nigeria’s first international friendly game against Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia due to a suspected injury. There was recommendation by the medical team that the Napoli talisman should be withdrawn from the squad for further analysis.
In the club’s official statement, Victor Osimhen was accessed yesterday by the medical team and will now focus on his recovery following the grade 2-hamstring injury sustained.
“After picking up an injury while on international duty with Nigeria, Victor Osimhen had a medical visit on Monday that entailed further evaluations, which showed a grade 2 right hamstring injury.
The forward also began his recovery programme at the Konami Training Centre on Monday.”
