Barcelona receive Europa League boost as Napoli striker misses training due to injury

Luck has not been kind on Barcelona this season, and their injury record is proof of the same. Key players such as Ansu Fati, Pedri, Ronald Araujo, and Memphis Depay have suffered chronic injuries, while the likes of Jordi Alba, Sergino Dest, and Frenkie de Jong have picked up knocks across the season.

Ahead of their game vs Napoli in the Europa League qualifiers, Barça have been given a massive injury boost. Giacomo Iacobellis reports that striker Victor Osimhen did not train with the team today owing to muscle discomfort.

The Nigerian striker has been dealing with injuries throughout the season but has been incredible in the few games he has played.

Osimhen has scored six goals in 15 games in the league while contributing four goals in three games in the Europa League.

Napoli do have multiple options to replace him off the bench. Dries Mertens has seven goals and an assist in 19 games in Serie A and could slot in that position, albeit in a different role perfectly. Andrea Petagna could also fill in the void as a target man.