Victor Osimhen could play for Napoli against Barcelona in their first-leg UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match, according to interim coach Francesco Calzona of the Italian team.
The game is scheduled for this Wednesday, or today, at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

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Osimhen returned late from his Africa Cup of Nations duties, therefore he was not included in Napoli’s squad for their 1-1 draw with Genoa on Saturday.

Calzona, who was designated Walter Mazzarri’s replacement on Tuesday, made a suggestion that the Nigerian international is ready to take on the LaLiga winners.

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Prior to the game, Calzona told the media, “Osimhen trained with the team. Naturally, it was not a long session, as we had many things to do, but he was working at full tempo.”

“Every player will be assessed following the meeting tomorrow.

This season, Osimhen has not scored a goal for Napoli in the Champions League.”