I Nearly Died Towards Juventus, 18 Screws Inside My Jaw – Osimhen Reveals

The 23-year-old was harm in a Serie A match conflict in opposition to Inter Milan on November 21.

The Tremendous Eagles striker informed Wazobia FM: “That damage I had in opposition to Inter Milan was like a near-death damage. I’m the one one which felt it, and I can solely talk about how I felt as a result of it was my face and physique.

“However to have the ability to rise up with out utilizing the stretcher, stroll out of the pitch by myself, then I knew that it was one thing I might deal with.

“For me, as I obtained to the hospital, I informed my physician that I might be out for 2 weeks most.”

The previous Lille man additionally revealed he had 18 screws in his face, which put him in extreme ache.

He added: “When the scan got here out, I fractured many bones, which they needed to take away and repair inside once more.

“I’ve like 18 screws below my jaw. I went by means of lots. A number of sleepless nights. I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t eat with the ache. However on the finish of the day, I’m a lion, and I do know the type of mentality I’ve.

“In my thoughts, I had already scheduled my return following the surgical procedure.”

Regardless of the damage, Osimhen went on to attain 14 objectives in Serie A to assist Napoli end behind champions AC Milan and Inter Milan.