Garcia, however, noted that the striker will not be available for their Champions League game against Union Berlin
By Kehinde Okeowo
Napoli coach, Rudi Garcia has confirmed that Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen will return to Naples on Wednesday.
The French tactician made this known during a press conference on Tuesday, where he also said despite his return, he will not be available for their Champions League game against Union Berlin.
According to Garcia, the 24-year-old is expected back in Naples on Wednesday after he was granted a break in Nigeria to recuperate from an injury.
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Speaking at the news conference, he said: “He will be back tomorrow (Wednesday), but of course he won’t be available,”
Osimhen has missed all games since the international break in October after picking up an injury while playing for Nigeria.
Prior to his injury, he had scored six goals in 10 appearances across all competitions for the Serie A champions.
Napoli will on Wednesday, host Bundesliga club, Union Berlin in a UEFA Champions League matchday four tie at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
They will then welcome Serie A side, Empoli on Sunday, November 12, in a league encounter, before taking a break for another international break.