Victor Osimhen has successfully completed surgery on a fractured right forearm, as confirmed by his club, which stated that the procedure was performed following his injury sustained against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.
”During the away match against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, our player Victor Osimhen, who was injured and unable to continue, underwent a successful operation today at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital, conducted by our club doctor, Op. Dr. Yener İnce,” the Turkish club announced on its official X page on Tuesday.
”We wish our footballer a swift recovery and hope for his prompt return to the field,” the statement continued.
The injury occurred during a first-half aerial clash with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté, who fell heavily on Osimhen’s arm.
Despite the impact and evident discomfort, the striker continued to play with his arm bandaged before ultimately being substituted.
Osimhen later revealed that Konaté reached out after the match, sending a message to inquire about his condition and clarify the incident.
The Nigerian forward has indicated a recovery period of approximately four weeks for healing, followed by an additional two weeks to regain full match fitness.
Prior to this setback, Osimhen had been in exceptional form, scoring 19 goals and providing seven assists in 29 appearances across all competitions, which includes seven goals and three assists in 10 Champions League matches.
Galatasaray currently holds the top position, four points ahead of second-placed Fenerbahce, and has a game in hand.
