Nigeria's Osimhen racing against time to face Inter after training alone

Victor Osimhen is facing a race against time to be fit for SSC Napoli's huge Serie A clash against Inter Milan this weekend after suffering a muscle injury in midweek.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that the Nigerian striker was forced to train separately from his teammates on Friday as the Partenopei prepare for the trip to the San Siro on Sunday.

Napoli revealed in an official statement that Osimhen was managing "muscle fatigue" stemming from their Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona on Tuesday night.

According to reports from Sky Sport Italia via Football Italia, the 25-year-old is now a major doubt for the crunch meeting with Inter as he gets treatment for a muscle problem.

It would be a massive blow for Francesco Calzona's side to be without their talismanic striker who has 11 goals in 17 appearances so far this campaign in the Serie A.

Napoli are already seven points adrift of the top four in Serie A and cannot afford to drop more points in their pursuit of Champions League qualification.

Osimhen had been in fine form before the injury setback, contributing to six goals in his last six outings across all competitions.

The former Lille man only recently penned a new long-term deal in Naples, committing until 2026 with a €130 million release clause inserted.

But Napoli's hopes of tying down their prized asset could be impacted if they fail to secure a Champions League return next season.

With Inter coming into the weekend on a high after reaching the Champions League quarter-finals, the Serie A holders will desperately want Osimhen leading the line.