Galatasaray Confirm Successful Surgery for Victor Osimhen

Galatasaray Confirm Successful Surgery for Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen has undergone successful surgery on a fractured right forearm following an injury sustained during UEFA Champions League Round of 16 action against Liverpool FC, his club has confirmed.

The Turkish side Galatasaray announced on its official X (formerly Twitter) account that the procedure was carried out at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital by the club’s medical team after the Nigerian striker was forced off during the match.

“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.

The injury occurred in the first half following an aerial duel with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté, who landed awkwardly on Osimhen’s arm. Despite the impact, the forward initially continued playing with his arm strapped before eventually being substituted due to discomfort.

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After the match, Osimhen revealed that Konaté contacted him to check on his condition and clarify the incident, reflecting sportsmanship between both players.

Medical assessments indicate that Osimhen is expected to require approximately four weeks for initial bone healing, followed by an additional period of about two weeks to regain full match fitness through rehabilitation and conditioning.

Before the injury setback, the Nigerian international had been enjoying an impressive run of form. He had recorded 19 goals and seven assists in 29 appearances across all competitions, including seven goals and three assists in 10 UEFA Champions League matches, underlining his importance to Galatasaray’s attacking setup.

Galatasaray currently sit at the top of their domestic league standings, holding a four-point lead over second-placed Fenerbahçe S.K. with a game in hand, and will be hoping for Osimhen’s swift recovery as they continue their push for silverware on multiple fronts.

Club officials have expressed optimism about his rehabilitation progress and expect him to return once he is fully cleared by the medical team, depending on how quickly he responds to treatment.

Supporters have also rallied around the striker on social media, sending messages of encouragement as he begins the recovery phase.

Galatasaray Confirm Successful Surgery for Victor Osimhen