Super Eagles Striker Victor Osimhen Dropped By Napoli

Napoli kicked off their Serie A campaign with a disappointing 3-0 loss to Hellas Verona, and notable by his absence was Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.

With rumors of a potential summer transfer to either Chelsea or Paris Saint-Germain, Osimhen was left out of the squad by manager Antonio Conte, who is awaiting the arrival of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.

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Meanwhile, Conte was dealt another blow when star midfielder Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was forced off the pitch after a collision with an opposing player before halftime.

Osimhen’s exclusion from the team has fueled speculation about his future at Napoli, as the club prepares for a potential departure.”

Napoli’s problems continued after the break when Dailon Livramento slotted in a cross from close range to give the hosts the lead.

In the 75th minute, Daniel Mosquera received a through ball and calmly slotted it home to double Verona’s lead.

In stoppage time, Verona scored a third goal as Napoli’s defence faltered, allowing Mosquera to tap in a close-range pass and complete his brace.