Osimhen faces lengthy spell out after arm fracture
Victor Osimhen could be sidelined for several months following an arm injury sustained during a UEFA Champions League match. The striker suffered a fracture after a challenge in the first half against Liverpool. Galatasaray confirmed the injury and are considering whether Osimhen will need surgery. His absence could impact the club’s ambitions in both the Super Lig and domestic cup competitions.
Match highlights
- Victor Osimhen fractured his right forearm during the Champions League round-of-16 second-leg match against Liverpool at Anfield.
- The injury occurred after a challenge from Ibrahima Konaté, and Osimhen did not play in the second half.
- Galatasaray stated that a decision on surgery will be made in the coming days following further evaluations.
- Recovery could take between three to five months, depending on whether surgery is required.
- Osimhen has been left out of Nigeria’s squad for this month’s friendly matches against Jordan and Iran, scheduled to be played in Turkey.
