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Osimhen in action as Napoli lose against Granada in Europa League

Victor Osimhen was in action as Napoli lost 2-0 against Granada in the first leg round of 32 of their Europa League game on Thursday night.

The centre-forward was handed his 10th start of the season at Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes but did not make much impact as his side lost against the Nasrids.

The Nigeria international teamed up with the Parthenopeans last summer on a club-record fee but has been struggling to justify the huge amount paid to Lille to secure his services, having only scored two goals and provided one assist since his arrival.

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The forward has battled with injury, indiscipline and coronavirus problems in the campaign which have limited his playing time.