UCL: Osimhen available for selection, says Spaletti

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Napoli boss Luciano Spaletti has confirmed that although Victor Osimhen is doubtful for today's match against Liverpool, he is available for selection and a decision will be made before the kick off sending, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The Nigerian international trained separately from the rest of the squad on Monday morning due to a muscle problem and after a test on Tuesday, reports in Italy reveal there are 50- 50 chances that the striker will take the pitch tonight.

Osimhen has partially trained with the rest of the squad over the past two days and remains doubtful for the game due to a muscle problem, while Hirving Lozano is ready to play.

"Lozano is available for selection, he did the full session today regarding Osimhen yesterday, he felt pain so he didn't train yesterday and s is training separately today," Spalletti told a news conference. conference Tuesday.

"Tomorrow (today) he will train with the group provided he feels better than today (Tuesday). Tomorrow (today), if he feels ready, he will try to shoot, try to do a bit more with the ball and if he has a positive feeling about it, like this morning, he will be available for selection."< /p>

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Osimhen wants to play, but Napoli's medical staff don't want to risk a more serious injury.

"He has a little problem with his captor, but no heartbreak," said Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli.

"He and the medical staff have to decide what to do against Liverpool."

The 23-year-old has scored two goals and provided one assist for Napoli so far this season.