"Victor Osimhen Absent as Antonio Conte Makes Napoli Debut in Pre-Season Opener"

Napoli kicked off their pre-season with a 4-0 win over local Italian side Anaune Val Di Non on Tuesday, but Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was noticeably absent. According to Soccernet, Osimhen was unavailable due to fitness issues, which have been plaguing him in recent days.

Initially, Osimhen was named on the bench, but he was later spotted in the stands, watching his teammates in action. The Nigerian striker has been working separately from the squad in training, and his fitness issues have raised concerns. A few days ago, he left training early with an ice pack strapped around his ankle, fueling speculation about his availability for the pre-season game.

Despite Osimhen's absence, Napoli's new manager Antonio Conte had a successful debut, with his team cruising to a 4-0 victory. Leonardo Spinazzola, Walid Cheddira, Gianluca Gaetano, and Cyril Ngonge all scored