Napoli forward Victor Osimhen withdrew from training on Tuesday following an ankle injury.
The Partenopei announced that the Nigeria international left training prematurely due to the setback.
“Osimhen left training prematurely due to a sprain to his right ankle,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.
The 24-year-old, according to another report, sustained the injury after colliding with new signing Nathan during a practice match.
He was visibly pained as he limped off the pitch and instantly applied an ice pack to his ankle.
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The striker is not expected to be out of action for a long time.
The 2023–24 Serie A season is expected to kick off on August 19.
The Partenopei will face newly promoted Frosinone in their opening fixture.
Meanwhile, The Saudi Arabian outfit, who recently signed Malcom, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Kalidou Koulibaly, reportedly bid a contract worth a whopping €50M net per season.
Speaking to Sky Italia after the 1-0 preseason victory against FC Augsburg thanks to Amir Rrahmani’s solo header, Garcia shed light on the unhinged transfer market offers.
“There are players who are at the end of their career and then it is understandable that they go to Saudi Arabia. Anyone in the world would not refuse these offers, which is indecent at times. But when you’re a fully mature player, when your best seasons arrive, you don’t even look at this. I’m not Victor, so ask him.”
The 24-year-old Nigerian marksman is amid a contract renewal saga with Partenopei chief Aurelio De Laurentiis. According to Sky Italia, Napoli are considering the inclusion of a separate release clause for Saudi-based clubs – expectedly double to that applicable for European clubs.
