Charleroi to rest Osimhen till next year to avoid harsh tackles

Sporting Charleroi forward, Victor Osimhen may not feature for his Belgium club this year after the club decided to rest him, having become the target of defenders during matches.

The club through its manager, Felice Mazzu feel the option is the best for their top striker who has found the back of the net eight times from 14 league matches this season.

Although no time frame was given for his return to the pitch, Osimhen should return early next year according to Mazzu who at the same time has called on referees to offer the player some level of protection.

Mazzu added: “I think he has received some very heavy tackles and this should make the referees give him some level of protection.”

Mazzu was forced to bring out Osimhen in last week’s game against Gent following the harsh tackles he received.

“Osimhen’s substitution, came four minutes after his latest goal,  and it was to avoid him aggravating a knock, considering the fact that he is one of the highly rated forwards in Belgium this season,” he said.

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What it means is that he will not be in action this weekend, despite being cleared by the club’s medics.