Osimhen recovers from surgery after injury against Liverpool
Victor Osimhen, the Galatasaray striker, has undergone successful surgery after sustaining an injury during a Champions League match against Liverpool. The injury happened during an aerial clash with Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté, forcing Osimhen to leave the match at halftime despite his efforts to continue playing. Galatasaray confirmed the operation and expressed hopes for his swift return. Osimhen has been instrumental for his club this season but will miss Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies.
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- Victor Osimhen was injured during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg match against Liverpool at Anfield on March 18.
- He attempted to play on with a bandaged arm but was substituted at halftime due to swelling and pain.
- Galatasaray lost 4-0 to Liverpool, exiting the competition 1-4 on aggregate.
- The club confirmed that Osimhen underwent successful surgery at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital, performed by club doctor Op. Dr. Yener İnce.
- Osimhen has been left out of Nigeria’s 23-man squad for this month’s friendly matches against Jordan and Iran, scheduled to be played in Turkey.
