Theo Hernandez backs AC Milan for Champions League glory as Victor Osimhen absence leaves Napoli with striker crisis

11.04.2023 - 18:09 eurosport.com

Theo Hernandez insists AC Milan have what it takes to win the Champions League, as they prepare to take on a Napoli side facing a striker crisis after star man Victor Osimhen was ruled out.

Osimhen has been a key figure in Napoli romping 16 points clear at the top of Serie A and reaching their first-ever Champions League quarter-final, scoring 25 goals in all competitions.

Ad But the Nigeria striker has failed to recover from a muscular injury and was left out of Luciano Spalletti’s matchday squad.

Europa LeagueKane and Osimhen may not suit Man Utd says Scholes, backs an unexpected target16/03/2023 AT 18:33 His absence will be a boost to Milan’s hopes, while the Rossoneri also have a stunning 4-0 win over Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 2 fresh in the memory. “Milan can win the Champions League,” said Rossoneri and France full-back Hernandez. “The important thing is to do what we know against Napoli.

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NAPLES :Leaders Napoli were held to a 1-1 home draw after a late goal by Salernitana forward Boulaye Dia cancelled out Mathias Olivera's header, denying Luciano Spalletti's side of early title celebrations at their home ground.

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Leaders Napoli were held to a 1-1 home draw after a late goal by Salernitana forward Boulaye Dia cancelled out Mathias Olivera's header, denying Luciano Spalletti's side of early title celebrations at their home ground.

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Napoli’s Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen (Rear C) attempts to control the ball during the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals second leg football match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan on April 18, 2023 at the Diego-Maradona stadium in Naples. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

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