Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen may undergo surgery after sustaining a fractured arm during his side’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash on Wednesday.
The Turkish club confirmed the injury in a statement on Thursday, revealing that medical examinations conducted after the match detected a fracture in the Nigerian striker’s right forearm.
Osimhen was hurt early in the encounter following a collision with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté during an aerial challenge. The defender landed awkwardly on the forward’s arm, leaving him in visible discomfort.
Despite the injury, Osimhen continued to play through the first half with his arm heavily bandaged before being withdrawn at the start of the second half as a precaution.
“After the match, examinations at the hospital revealed a fracture in our player’s right forearm, and it was casted. A decision regarding surgery will be made in the coming days following further evaluations,” the club said.
Liverpool went on to dominate proceedings, sealing a comprehensive 4-0 victory to eliminate Galatasaray from the competition.
Meanwhile, Osimhen’s replacement, Noa Lang, also suffered an injury during the match, sustaining a deep cut to his right thumb. The club confirmed that Lang will undergo surgery in Liverpool before returning to Turkey.
Prior to the setback, Osimhen had been instrumental for Galatasaray in the Champions League, recording seven goals and three assists in 10 appearances, along with four man-of-the-match awards.
