Victor Osimhen is still in Nigeria as his club Napoli continue to wait on him to return to intensify his rehabilitation after he suffered a hamstring injury on Super Eagles duty.
Reports out of Italy said Napoli expect Osimhen to start the intensive phase of his recovery next week.
The striker has missed Napoli last three matches after he injured his hamstrings in a friendly against Saudi Arabia last month.
The Serie A champions hope Osimhen will be back in time for a crucial clash against Atalanta on November 25.
Napoli are fifth in the standings with 18 points after 10 matches.
They are seven points adrift of leaders Inter Milan and a point behind fourth-placed Atalanta.
In the meantime, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis is confident he can reopen talks over a contract extension for the player.
The talks have stalled after recent events that put the player against the club.