Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that he will need to wear a mask for the remainder of his career due to safety concerns.
Osimhen suffered a severe facial injury in a collision with Milan Skriniar during a Serie A match between Napoli and Inter Milan on November 21, 2021.
Since returning from the injury, Osimhen has been wearing a protective mask, which has now become a recognizable symbol among Napoli fans.
In an interview with Brilla FM, Osimhen, who is currently representing the Super Eagles at the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, explained that it would be risky for him to play without the mask.
He also mentioned that, despite wearing the mask, he still experienced a bloody face in his last game against Cagliari when the opposing goalkeeper hit him.
“I have to wear the mask for the rest of my career because I have screws that actually pass through my jaws and face. I still have them till now,” he said.
“The last match I played against Cagliari — when I headed the ball, I had blood on my face, and the goalkeeper also hit my face, and there was blood that was even with the mask on.
“So it is really dangerous for me to play without using the mask, of course.”
