Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis confirms Victor Osimhen is expected to be out for a couple of weeks, so could miss two of the three Milan games, while Kvicha Kvaratskhelia ‘doesn’t need’ a new contract.

Osimhen returned from playing for Nigeria with zero goals in two games and a muscular injury to the adductor in his left thigh.

Officially, he will be re-evaluated next week, therefore missing Sunday’s Serie A showdown with Milan, but De Laurentiis gave an update during his interview with reporters at the Lega Serie A meeting.

“He should be out for a couple of weeks, we hope,” said the President.

Napoli face Milan again in the Champions League quarter-final, with the first leg at San Siro on April 12 and the decider on April 18, so Osimhen is a major doubt to feature in at least the first leg and potentially the second too.

“These are games where any result could happen, you can never know. Milan have some great players, they too are missing someone, and we hope it will be a balanced, entertaining match for the two sets of fans. This is what football should bring us.”

The draw means at least one Italian side will be in the Champions League semi-final, but De Laurentiis is no fan of the Italian Derby in Europe.

“It is ridiculous playing the same team three times in a month, especially if you are in Europe and want to measure yourself up to the best on the continent. It would’ve been better if Milan and Napoli had played someone else, but unfortunately until we change UEFA, we’ll all be slaves to the Ministry of Football.”

The President was also asked about the future of winger Kvaratskhelia, with reports Napoli are trying to negotiate a new contract to stave off interest from Real Madrid, PSG and numerous Premier League sides.

“He has a five-year contract with us, he doesn’t need a new deal. Journalists always want to talk about vulgar things like money rather than the spectacle of the sport.”

Oh no. This president that doesn't like them coming to play for their national teams Will be feeling vindicated

it will be sad if he misses UCL quarterfinal first leg against AC milan

When Lille fc wan sell osiemen to Napoli,the owner been dey underrate am unto say him be African player.Na him come win Seria a for the club.

Kai....tough news

Wtf abeg o
We need am well

This guy is seriously needed in both leg of the match.

I swear, he won't allow Osimhen play for Nigeria for a long time to come.

whizzler:
Oh no. This president that doesn't like them coming to play for their national teams Will be feeling vindicated

He will be greatly missed. We just hope it's a mind game by the president. Osimhen might be padded to face Milan. Anything is possible.

rickpat:
it will be sad if he misses UCL quarterfinal first leg against AC milan

That is life for you. Don't underrate nobody.

Revolution2022:
When Lille fc wan sell osiemen to Napoli,the owner been dey underrate am unto say him be African player.Na him come win Seria a for the club.

Tough and sad

azadus18:
Kai....tough news

Highly needed

KennyFundz1:
Wtf abeg o
We need am well

We pray he recovers in time for the thriller

Kingray10:
This guy is seriously needed in both leg of the match.

macdongenius:
He will be greatly missed. We just hope it's a mind game by the president. Osimhen might be padded to face Milan. Anything is possible.

yes..very possible