Victor Osimhen has successfully undergone surgery on a fractured right forearm, with his club confirming the procedure followed the injury he sustained against Liverpool FC in the UEFA Champions League.
“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 Turkish 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 challenge with Ibrahima Konaté, who landed heavily on Osimhen’s arm.
Despite the collision and visible discomfort, the striker continued playing with his arm strapped before he was eventually substituted.
Osimhen later revealed that Konaté contacted him after the match to check on him and explain the incident.
The Nigerian forward has projected a recovery period of about four weeks for healing, followed by an additional two weeks to regain full match fitness.
Prior to the injury, Osimhen had been in impressive form, recording 19 goals and seven assists in 29 appearances across all competitions, including seven goals and three assists in 10 Champions League matches.
His club, Galatasaray, currently sit top of the league, four points ahead of Fenerbahçe with a game in hand.