Napoli Striker Victor Osimhen Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Victor Osimhen tested positive for coronavirus on his return to Italy from Belgium, but is asymptomatic and has not come in contact with the squad, Napoli said.
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Victor Osimhen tested positive for coronavirus, Napoli said
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He is asymptomatic and hasn't come in contact with the squad, they said
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Osimhen has been out with injury since November
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has tested positive for coronavirus on his return to Italy, his Serie A club Napoli confirmed on Friday. The 21-year-old has been sidelined since last November after dislocating his shoulder while representing Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations. The former Lille player tested positive for Covid-19, on his return from Belgium, where the club had authorised him to continue his convalescence. "Napoli can confirm that Victor Osimhen has tested positive for COVID-19 following his return to Italy," Napoli said in a statement.
"Osimhen is currently asymptomatic and has not come into contact with the rest of the squad."
Napoli paid French club Lille a club record fee of up to 80 million euros ($94.6 million) to bring the forward to southern Italy on a five-year deal last summer.
Osimhen has scored two goals in six league appearances, but has not played since November 8 because of his shoulder injury.
The positive test could rule him out of the Italian Super Cup against Juventus on January 20 in Reggio Emilia.
Napoli are fifth in Serie A and travel to Cagliari on Sunday as the Italian league returns after the Christmas break.
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