Gianpaolo Tartaro discussed the facial injury that Napoli’s star Victor Osimhen suffered after a collision with Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar last November. The Nigerian striker has since been wearing a protective mask during matches. The incident required a significant medical response, with Osimhen ending up with six plates and 18 screws in the facial area to stabilize the damage sustained in the crash.
According to the medical team, there was a real risk to Osimhen’s eye. The eye could have shifted from its orbit, a scenario that could have led to vision loss. The doctors noted that the plates used in the reconstruction do not typically need removal unless an infection or another complication develops. They emphasized that removing the hardware would be a last resort, and that the stabilization achieved through the implants has kept Osimhen protected from further head impacts during play.
On the field, Osimhen has been a central figure for Napoli, appearing in 20 Serie A matches in the current campaign. He has produced an impressive tally of 19 goals and 4 assists across those games, asserting himself as the league’s leading scorer for the season. His contribution has been a key driver of Napoli’s solid standing in the table, where the team sits at the top with a comfortable lead.
Napoli has accumulated 65 points after 24 rounds, maintaining a commanding position at the summit. In second place, Inter trails by a wide margin, underscoring Napoli’s consistency and form throughout the season. This stretch of play has reinforced Napoli’s status as a dominant force in Italian football, with Osimhen playing a pivotal role in their success.
In related discourse, attention also turns to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Georgian midfielder who has been highlighted in discussions around the 2023 Ballon d’Or race. Kvaratskelia’s performance with Napoli has positioned him among the favorites listed by football outlets such as Goal, reflecting the growing influence of the Naples squad on the international stage.