Osimhen injured in Nigeria's national team

Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen was injured in a 2-2 friendly with Saudi Arabia yesterday, 13 October.

Victor Osimgen, Getty Images

"We are in contact with Napoli, we send reports at the end of each match to inform the clubs, as we are responsible for the health of the players. Osimhen is a fantastic footballer, we all need him. We will conduct tests and decide whether he will return to Naples or stay here. We'll decide depending on the level of the injury.

It could be dangerous to make Osimhen play again in three days. To risk it would mean risking him not being able to play for a month or two. Of course, I would like him to play, but we have to respect the clubs. This is not just about Napoli," commented Nigeria's head coach Jose Pezeiro on OmaSportsTV.

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