Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is set for time on the sideline after returning positive again after a new coronavirus test on Monday, January 12, 2021.
Osimhen had tested positive for the virus after returning from a trip to Nigeria a trip to Nigeria and has been self-isolating since then.
However, a second test returned another positive test as confirmed by Napoli on Monday.
“The molecular nasopharyngeal swab carried out this morning to the footballer Victor Osimhen, resulted in a positive result in Covid-19,” Osimhen said.
“The player will repeat the test this week.“
The striker’s first test which returned positive on arrival in Naples kicked off a chain of event that landed him in trouble with Napoli.
The Serie A club giants were unhappy to see a video of Osimhen dancing and spraying money at a party in Lagos with complete disregard to COVID-19 protocols.
Although the Osimhen apologised, Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso said the 22-year-old would pay for the ‘silly mistake’.
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This latest development continues Osimhen’s frustrating spell at Napoli so far where he has just played six league games.
Much was expected from Osimhen after his big-money move from Lille but after a bright start, the striker has been sidelined since early November 2020 with a shoulder injury.
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