The Nigerian international desires to lead the Super Eagles’ attack at the 2021 Afcon, but injury worries could keep him behind.
Doctor Roberto Ruggiero revealed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is only halfway through h recovery process.
Today makes it a month that Osimhen suffered multiple fractures in his head during a league clash against Inter Milan in a series A tie that Napoli lost 3-2.
The Italian side later announced that Osimhen would be out of action for at least three months after he subsequently underwent successful surgery.
That forecast initially meant Osimhen would not represent Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Soccernet stated that the 22-year-old has recovered faster than projected after he resumed individual training last week and was pictured today (Tuesday) in training with a specially designed face mask.
Even though Osimhen is yet to begin contact training with Napoli teammates, the former Lille lad declared today that he would be available for selection at the discretion of the national team handlers.
Doctor Ruggiero, who headed the team that created Osimhen’s protective mask, has explained the technology behind Osimhen’s mask.
Doctor Roberto Ruggiero advised the Nigerian to let his wounds heal completely before taking to a football field.
“What material was used? Kevlar and carbon,” Ruggiero told Radio Marte as per Tutto Napoli.
“Osimhen is fine, highly motivated: if it depended on him, he would be on the pitch already today. Now Canon will decide when to make him join the team; then there are the times of calcification and healing.
“In my experience, when could he come back? It takes technical times to heal, usually 90 days. You need to have time for ossification. Let’s say we are half done now.”
