Naples –
Victor Osimhen going down in the fight Napoli vs AC Milan in the second leg Champions League quarter-finals. The Senegalese striker has a terrible record against the Rossoneri.
Napoli, in turn, host Milan at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Naples, Wednesday (18/4/2023) early morning WIB. Il Partenopei had to catch up 0-1 from the first leg.
Previously at the San Siro, Napoli failed to beat Milan. The team from Naples was said to be in trouble because it was not supported by Osimhen.
Napoli’s sharp striker must be absent due to injury. Instead, Napoli played Eljif Elmas up front, but was unable to bring in a goal even though it could make it difficult for the hosts.
Victor Osimhenwho has scored 25 goals this season, could return to strengthening Napoli in the second leg. Against Verona in the Italian League last weekend, the 24-year-old player was already ‘warm up’ by appearing for 17 minutes.
Even though it is guaranteed to play, Osimhen is definitely not a guarantee that Napoli will win the match. Moreover, the statistics were quite sluggish against the Rossoneri.
according to data Transfer marketOsimhen originally had seven chances against Milan, since being recruited Napoli from Lille in the 2020/2021 season. However, he could only appear twice.
Osimhen missed five matches against Milan due to frequent injuries. Meanwhile, from the two matches he played, he failed to score a goal with Napoli winning one and losing one in the Italian League.
This season, Napoli have lost to Milan twice, having previously been beaten 0-4 in Serie A earlier this month. Osimhen was also absent because he had just been injured at that time.
How about in the second leg later? Can Osimhen be of much help Napoli? Defender Juan Jesus has no doubts about the quality of his partner.
“I think it will present problems for the Milan defense, because Victor is our top scorer. He is in good shape and always shows grit and desire to do more,” said Juan Jesus, reported by Football-Italy.
“Milan tried to provoke and cause problems in the first leg, we responded by playing football and that’s what we will do tomorrow. We have to be smarter and sharper, with that special Neapolitan determination,” added the Brazilian.
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