African players abroad Victor Osimhen Highly Awaited For Supercoppa Italiana Napoli – Juventus Clash

Victor Osimhen has been out of action since dislocating his shoulder in the Super Eagles’ 4-4 draw with Sierra Leone. This was during an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier last November. And Serie A giants Napoli are reportedly targeting the Supercoppa Italiana (Italian Super Cup) clash with arch rivals Juventus. Game to take place on 20th January 2021. Date on which the Nigerian international will be fully fit and firing.

With their club-record signing missing, the Neapolitans have suffered three league defeats. And they consequently dropped off the pace in the title race.

Osimhen should return to action roughly a month after suffering his injury. But his recovery has taken longer than expected. This has included a trip to Belgium for specialist treatment on the shoulder. Though the striker should return to Italy on 30th December.

La Repubblica, via Tuttomercatoweb, report that Napoli want Osimhen in top shape for the Super Cup clash with Juve next month. This game is set to have even more spice than usual between the clubs after their Serie A clash scheduled for earlier this season was abandoned when Napoli, feeling they were unable to travel due to Covid-19 restrictions, did not turn up at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.

Juve were initially awarded a 3-0 walkover, though a recent appeal means the game will take place at some point in 2021.

Before the Super Cup showdown with the ‘Old Lady’, Napoli have Serie A clashes with Cagliari, Spezia. This includes Udinese and Fiorentina, as well as a Coppa Italia game against Empoli.


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