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Super Eagles striker Isaac Success is a major doubt for Udinese’s trip to Lecce this weekend, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Nigeria international suffered a muscle injury to the rectus femoris of his right thigh during in Udinese’s 3-0 victory over Cremonese on Sunday and was replaced for Beto seven minutes after he scored his first Serie A goal of the season in the 36th minute of encounter.
Success could also face a race to be fit for Udinese’s crunch clash against Victor Osimhen’s Napoli on May 2.
The Nigerian forward was outstanding in the match, helping Udinese take a commanding lead in the first half.
Lazar Samardzic scored the opener just two minutes into the game before Nehuen Perez added the second goal with a powerful header from a free-kick taken by Samardzic.
Success then netted the third goal for Udinese in the 36th minute, following a superb pass from Jaka Bijol. The striker made no mistake in dispatching the ball into the net from close range to make it 3-0.
Success has been a regular for Udinese this season, making 30 league appearances before the injury. The 27-year-old will now have to undergo rehabilitation to recover from the injury and return to action for the club.