- the club confirmed that Osimhen’s procedure was carried out successfully at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital
- He also recorded seven goals and three assists in 10 Champions League outings before their elimination
- Osimhen has been excluded from Nigeria’s squad for upcoming international friendlies against Jordan and Iran
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has undergone successful surgery after picking up an injury during a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Liverpool FC.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the injury happened in the second leg at Anfield when Osimhen collided in the air with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté.
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Despite receiving treatment and continuing briefly with his arm strapped, the Nigerian forward was forced off at halftime as discomfort and swelling worsened.
Galatasaray went on to suffer a heavy 4-0 defeat in the match, crashing out of the competition 4-1 on aggregate.
In a statement shared via X, the club confirmed that Osimhen’s procedure was carried out successfully at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital by team doctor Yener İnce, while also expressing optimism over his recovery.
Although their European campaign has ended, Galatasaray will be counting on Osimhen’s contributions as they continue their push for domestic success in the Turkish league and cup competitions.
The striker has been in impressive form this season, registering 19 goals and seven assists in 29 appearances across all competitions, helping his side maintain a four-point advantage at the top of the league table.
He also recorded seven goals and three assists in 10 Champions League outings before their elimination.
Due to the injury, Osimhen has been excluded from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Jordan and Iran, both scheduled to take place in Turkey.
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