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Scores in win Osimhen scored once from three shots (all on target) and created three chances in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Monza.

Impact Osimhen put an end to a run of four games without a goal, leaping up to head home the equalizer to make it 1-1. It initially looked as if he had injured himself in the process, hitting the ground head first, but he was able to finish the full 90 minutes. The striker has been unable to hit the heights of last season, though he now has a respectable tally of 12 goals.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlucky in Atalanta game Osimhen drew one foul and had six shots (five on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Osimhen looked spry after resting during the international break and took the most shots in a game in months, but Marco Carnesecchi denied him multiple times. He hasn't scored in four straight fixtures, logging 12 attempts (eight on target), four key passes and one inaccurate cross.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play versus Inter Osimhen (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Osimhen was probably called up just out of gamesmanship as he didn't even warm up because he was in no condition to play. Still, the issue was minor and he should be back in the XI against Atalanta after the break, provided he avoids setbacks while on international duty.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts on bench as expected Osimhen (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Inter.

Impact Osimhen has been dealing with a minor thigh injury and will be used off the bench if needed Sunday. He's scored five goals with one assist in the last six matches, all of them coming as starts.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be managed versus Inter Osimhen has practiced in a limited fashion following the Barcelona game due to muscle fatigue and might begin on the bench versus Inter, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Osimhen has been called up and will be at his coach's disposal but might not start as usual. Giacomo Raspadori or Giovanni Simeone would lead the line in that case. He has scored five times in the last six matches, adding one assist, 14 shots (nine on target) and five chances created.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Europe's most-wanted Victor Osimhen should spurn Premier League interest and join PSG this summer | Goal.com US GOAL examines why Europe's most wanted striker Victor Osimhen should spurn Premier League interest in favour of joining Paris Saint-Germain...

MARCH 14, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Disappointing versus Barcelona Osimhen won one duel and had one shot (one on goal), two clearances and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Osimhen had trouble shaking free, was often outside and didn't exploit his lone opportunity to do some damage in the box. He hasn't hit the net in three straight, logging six shots (three on target) and three key passes.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Torino Osimhen won sevel duels, drew three fouls and registered four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.

Impact Osimhen had a physical performance but just one decent scoring opportunity from a difficult position, and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic shut the door. He hasn't scored in consecutive games after a stellar return from AFCON. He has posted five goals, one assist, 13 shots (eight on target) and three chances created in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen are scoring again at Napoli under third coach of the season

It took three coaches for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen to rediscover the form that drove Napoli to the Serie A crown last season

MARCH 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Napoli president refuses to rule out Osimhen exit this summer Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says he cannot prevent Victor Osimhen leaving the club this summer, as he also admitted the striker h...

MARCH 1, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Osimhen is back! | Top Moment | Sassuolo-Napoli | Serie A 2023/24

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE

'I'm trying to get him to Chelsea!' - John Obi Mikel jokes he is Victor Osimhen's 'agent' and pushes Napoli star to snub Man Utd & PSG to follow in his footsteps | Goal.com US Former Chelsea and Nigeria star John Obi Mikel has joked that he is Victor Osimhen's "agent", and says he is trying to get him to Chelsea.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Scores thrice against Sassuolo Osimhen scored three goals and assisted once from five shots and one chance created in Wednesday's 6-1 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Osimhen hit the ground running for his club side following his involvement in Nigeria's AFCON campaign and he now has six G/A in three matches since returning to Napoli following this clinical outing. Up next is a massive clash with a Juventus side that boast the second-best defense in Serie A with 19 goals allowed across 26 contests.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen scores a hat trick as struggling Serie A champion Napoli routs Sassuolo 6-1

Victor Osimhen scored a hat trick and struggling Serie A champion Napoli put on one of its best performances of the season with a 6-1 rout of relegation-threatened Sassuolo

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Finds target versus Cagliari Osimhen draw one foul and scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Osimhen delivered for the second game in a row after coming back from AFCON, scoring with an easy header after a great strip and cross by Giacomo Raspadari. He left a little early clutching his thigh, but the coach chalked it up to fatigue. Napoli will face Sassuolo away Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea to gazump PSG for Victor Osimhen?! Potential Kylian Mbappe replacement prefers move to Blues with Napoli demanding staggering €130m fee | Goal.com US Chelsea could gazump Paris Saint-Germain to sign Victor Osmihen this summer as the Napoli star prefers a move to Stamford Bridge.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Scores equalizing goal Osimhen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Barcelona.

Impact Osimhen scored his second goal of the Champions League in the 75th minute, executing an impressive move to evade Inigo Martinez and advance against the goalkeeper. This marked his first appearance for the club since late December, as he represented his country in the AFCON.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League takeaways: Arsenal stunned by Porto, Barcelona frustrated in Naples

Arsenal and Barcelona have work to do to reach the Champions League quarterfinals after both sides suffered disappointing results Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Champions League takeaways: Arsenal stunned by Porto, Barcelona frustrated in Naples

Lewandowksi and Osimhen trade goals as Barcelona draws 1-1 at Napoli in 1st leg of CL last 16 It was hyped as a matchup between high-scoring center forwards Robert Lewandowski and Victor Osimhen and both strikers found the net in a 1-...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Starting against Barca Osimhen (not injury related) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Osimhen is finally getting back on the team sheet following his service at AFCON, having missed the club's past couple of matches even though the competition was over, as he tried to reach full fitness after a heavy workload in a short period. The Nigerian should now be expected to start in almost every contest from here on out, as he is one of the better forwards in the world, bagging eight goals across all competitions this season.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Barcelona tilt Osimhen (conditioning) "worked with the rest of the team at full speed and will be evaluated Wednesday morning after the final practice like everybody else," coach Francesco Calzon...

Impact Osimhen is finally set to be available as, on top of a lengthy run in AFCON with Nigeria, he had missed time due to a suspension before leaving and because he wasn't 100 percent right after returning, thus skipping seven games. He's likely to start right away given the magnitude of the game, even though his minutes might be monitored. He has posted eight goals, two assists, 57 shots (18 on target) and 12 chances created in 17 appearances (11 starts). His return will heavily affect Giovanni Simeone and Giacomo Raspadori's minutes.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Future looks brighter for Kylian Mbappé than PSG as club faces uncertainty

Qatari-owned club Paris SG's project to dominate European soccer has taken another severe blow with Kylian Mbappé's looming departure.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Future looks brighter for Kylian Mbappé than PSG as club faces uncertainty

Unavailable against Genoa Osimhen (conditioning) worked on the side upon his return to practice and will continue to do so Saturday, Napoli announced.

Impact Osimhen had a deep run in AFCON with Nigeria, which lost in the final, and spent a few more days in Africa to further obligations tied to the tournament. Napoli elected not to rush him back considering the limited practice time, so Giovanni Simeone or Giacomo Raspadori will lead the line Saturday. Osimhen will most likely be back in the XI against Barcelona.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

That's how you replace Kylian Mbappe! PSG plotting raid on Serie A for Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen & AC Milan star Rafael Leao | Goal.com US Paris Saint-Germain could target Rafael Leao and Victor Osimhen in a bid to replace Kylian Mbappe, who is likely to join Real Madrid in the...

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast live on Sky Sports: All eyes on Victor Osimhen as Ivory Coast look to emulate Portugal in AFCON final Plus: Why you should not turn off early after plenty of late drama at AFCON 2024; could Nigerias Ademola Lookman clinch the Golden Boot?; wa...

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • SKY.COM

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Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen are scoring again at Napoli under third coach of the season

Osimhen scores a hat trick as struggling Serie A champion Napoli routs Sassuolo 6-1

Champions League takeaways: Arsenal stunned by Porto, Barcelona frustrated in Naples

Future looks brighter for Kylian Mbappé than PSG as club faces uncertainty