Osimhen, a star for Napoli, won’t play the entire match against Inter, according to Mazzarri
Victor Osimhen “cannot play for 90 minutes” against Inter, according to Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri, but the Nigerian striker will “play a great game.”
In Sunday’s home Serie A match against Inter, Osimhen makes his comeback to Napoli’s starting lineup after over a month away. After missing the October break due to a muscle injury, he returned to the pitch last week and replaced Atalanta in a 2-1 victory. Mazzarri made his second appearance on the Partenopei bench.
Mazzarri says that although Osimhen starts the match against Inter, he will be substituted off at some point because he is still not fully fit.
Mazzarri said to DAZN, “He knows he can’t play for ninety minutes, so we have to manage him during the game.”
“I hope he will demonstrate his added value today. Regarding his contract, I would rather not discuss it. I know he is happy because everyone here loves him. He can play a great game and get in better shape in the future, in my opinion.
Osimhen had consented to sign a contract extension with the Partenopei, according to claims made earlier this week by Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president of Napoli.
Two Napoli games have already been managed by Mazzarri.
Mazzarri said to DAZN, “He knows he can’t play for ninety minutes, so we have to manage him during the game.”
“I hope he will demonstrate his added value today. Regarding his contract, I would rather not discuss it. I know he is happy because everyone here loves him. He can play a great game and get in better shape in the future, in my opinion.
Osimhen had consented to sign a contract extension with the Partenopei, according to claims made earlier this week by Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president of Napoli.
Since his return two weeks ago, Mazzarri has already managed two Napoli games; however, this will be his first home game of his second stint.
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