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

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.

We have worked well ahead of this match. “It won’t be the same as in the league game. We’re expecting a strong Napoli side.