Italian Serie A champions Napoli have been rocked with the news about the injury suffered by the top striker of the team Victor Osimhen with around two weeks to the start of the new season in Italy, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Osimhen left the team’s training after complaining about pains in his knees and it was spectaculated that it wasn’t expected to be anything serious. The club reported that he need to take a rest not to aggravate the pain.
They were of the opinion that he will be back after a couple of days, but that isn’t the case anymore has he has been ruled out for a lengthy period of time with diagnosis showing that he suffered knee distortion.
Distortion of the knee joint is a considerable trauma even when the knee is primarily stable. The minimum days required to return from the injury is said to be around two weeks, but it could be around three months if he will be needing surgery.
While Napoli are now resigned to starting the season without their hitman, the senior national team of Nigeria will be anxiously waiting for updates on the time he will be away, with the World Cup qualifiers starting in November.
If he undergoes surgery, then he is likely to miss the opening game in the World Cup qualifiers.
Osas Mahawi
