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Osimhen: Napoli forward 'out until early March' after suffering head trauma

Napoli doctor Alfredo Bucciero, who is attending to Victor Osimhen, has revealed the forward will be out of action until early March after suffering head trauma against Atalanta on Sunday.

The 22-year-old was unconscious as he was rushed to hospital after colliding with Cristian Romero and hitting his head on the turf in the Serie A game.

The Nigeria international underwent numerous tests and has been cleared of head damage but will need some time to rest before returning to action.

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Bucciero confirmed the centre-forward will need some days to recover before playing again and will not be available when Napoli take on Benevento in Sunday’s Serie A game but could return against Sassuolo on March 3.