Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri has conceded that Victor Osimhen needs more time to regain his best form.
Osimhen has struggled to hit top form since his return from a hamstring injury.
The 24-year-old fired blanks in the games against Bologna, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan.
The Serie A champions will be up against Juventus at the Allianz Arena in Turin on Friday.
Ahead of the highly anticipated clash, Mazzarri hinted that Osimhen is not at his best yet.
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“Osimhen obviously needs time to find his best form, also in terms of physical conformation,” the gaffer was quoted by the club’s official website.
“However, it’s evident that even if he wasn’t at full strength, he can still give me excellent assurances regarding the strength he can express, even for short bursts of matches like he has done since coming back.”
In his ten league games for the Partenopei this season, the 24-year-old has six goals.