Osimhen ready to fire Napoli past AC Milan

Napoli have been handed a huge boost ahead of the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash against AC Milan after it was confirmed that Victor Osimhen would be fit for the encounter.

Osimhen missed the first leg at San Siro due to an adductor injury he picked up on his return from international duty with Nigeria. 

The Super Eagles star had missed the league clash between the two sides on April 2nd before missing the Champions League encounter on Wednesday. 

Osimhen’s absence was felt in both games as Napoli lost by five goals without scoring. The Neapolitans lost 4-0 at home in the league before they were beaten at the San Siro by a lone goal on Wednesday night. 

However, the good news for Napoli is that they have their talisman for the return leg at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium next week. 

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Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti confirmed Osimhen’s return following the 1-0 defeat on Wednesday night. 

“Victor Osimhen will 100% be available for the return leg at Maradona on Tuesday. He will be there,” Spalletti said. 

Osimhen’s anticipated return is a huge boost for Napoli as he has been the team’s best player this season. 

The Nigeria international has scored 25 goals for the Serie A leaders, including 21 in 23 league games. 

Osimhen also has four goals in five Champions League games, showing his importance for Napoli this season. 

The Super Eagles star has been heads and shoulders above every other player in the Italian top flight this season. 

Napoli will need Osimhen to be firing instantly as they need to win by a two-goal margin to qualify for the semi-final. 

Should the Neapolitans manage to overturn the deficit, they will face either Inter Milan or Benfica.