Galatasaray superstar striker Victor Osimhen would be out of action for at least five weeks after successfully undergoing surgery on a fractured right forearm in Istanbul on Monday.
According to the Turkish giants, the procedure was carried out following his injury against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League clash in Anfield.
“In the away match we played against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, our player Victor Osimhen, who was injured and unable to continue the game, underwent a successful operation today at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital, performed by our club doctor, Op. Dr. Yener İnce,” the club stated on its official X page on Tuesday.
“We extend our wishes for a speedy recovery to our footballer and hope for his return to the field at the earliest”, the statement added.
The injury occurred during a first-half aerial duell with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté, who landed heavily on Osimhen’s arm.
Osimhen, who was substituted at halftime, later revealed that Konaté reached out after the match, sending a message to check on him and clarify the incident.
The Nigerian forward has outlined a recovery timeline of about four weeks for healing, followed by an additional two weeks to regain full match fitness.
So far this season, he has netted 19 goals and seven assists in 29 appearances across all competitions, including seven goals and three assists in 10 Champions League matches.
Osimhen’s injury comes at a critical period for Galatasaray, who are leading the Turkish Super League with only four points, ahead of second-placed rivals Fenerbache, with a game in hand.
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