Ahead of thier crunch UCL group stage opening battle against English side, Liverpool, Napoli had earlier confirmed that star forward, Victor Osimhen had suffered a muscle injury hence in doubt to feature but he made a fight as he was named in the starting XI.
The Nigeria international has been so instrumental to the Serie A outfit since his big money move little wonder Luciano Spalletti admitted that he could be given a chance.
He was given a chance but he was withdrawn before halftime after so much discomfort and unable to play on with him loosing a penalty kick.
Napoli will be hoping to have thier star man back as they resume back to Serie A actions at the weekend against Spezia.
Rangers old boy, Calvin Bassey has helped his new side to a big win and a clean sheet against his former employers as they hammered the Scottish giant four goals to nil.
Paul Mukairu was an unused substitute as FC Copenhagen falls to Dortmund with fellow countryman, Akinkunmi Amoo out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury as stated by the club.
Samson Tijani wasn’t available for selection as Red Bull Salzburg played a thrilling 1-1 draw against Serie A champions, A.C. Milan
Raphael Onyedika bossed the midfield as Club Brugge KV edged Bayer Leverkusen at home in a nervy 1-0 scoreline encounter.
Fortune Bassey’s Plzen was mauled by Barcelona as the Spanish giants flexed their muscle to seal a goal feast 5-1 victory.
Zaidu Sanusi’s Porto fought gallantly despite thier numerical disadvantage but where stabbed by late Griezmann’s strike to win all three points for Athletico Madrid.
