Victor Osimhen will miss Napoli’s Serie A derby against Salernitana with the striker due back with the squad next week to continue his recovery from injury.
The 24-year-old, a reported target of Manchester United and Chelsea, has been out since mid-October with a hamstring problem.
Osimhen was granted permission by the club to travel home to Nigeria but he will return over the next few days to build up his fitness.
“He has made an agreement with the club,” head coach Rudi Garcia told a press conference.
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“I’ve heard from him by message, and the doctors assure me that he is following the program. Everything is fine and he will be with us next week.”
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