Victor Osimhen will miss tomorrow’s Serie A clash at promoted Salernitana after he suffered a muscle strain in training.
Napoli have therefore left him out of their matchday squad as a result.
The Super Eagles striker will now likely be replaced by comebacking Dries Mertens for the Sunday showdown.
It is left to be seen whether he will be back in action in time for Nigeria’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde early next month.
So far this season, Osimhen has scored nine goals in all competitions this season – 5 in Serie A and 4 in UEFA Europa League.
He has also won three penalties for table toppers Napoli.