Napoli’s manager, Walter Mazzarri, has expressed concerns about Victor Osimhen’s fitness, stating that the Nigerian striker is not yet prepared for a full 90 minutes of football. Osimhen recently returned to action after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during international duty last month, making a significant impact in Napoli’s 2-1 victory against Atalanta last weekend.<\/p>\n
Napoli is set to face Real Madrid in a crucial UEFA Champions League clash at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, with Mazzarri’s team requiring a victory to secure their place in the Round of 16. Osimhen’s availability is considered a substantial boost for Napoli, given his influential performance in the recent Serie A fixture.<\/p>\n
However, Mazzarri remains cautious about Osimhen’s readiness for a full match and indicated that a decision on his starting role or potential substitution will be made closer to the game.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s wait until tomorrow. I need to talk to everyone. He (Osimhen) certainly doesn\u2019t have 90 minutes in his legs; we\u2019ll see if he starts or comes off the bench,\u201d stated Mazzarri during a press conference.<\/p>\n
With the importance of securing a place in the Round of 16 against Real Madrid, Mazzarri emphasized the need to make strategic decisions for the team’s success.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will try to secure our place in the Round of 16 tomorrow; otherwise, we cannot get the final game wrong,\u201d Mazzarri added.<\/p>\n
Osimhen, who scored an assist in the recent victory against Atalanta, has made two appearances in the Champions League this season but is yet to find the back of the net. Notably, he scored five goals in six appearances in the competition during the previous season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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