By our reporter 23.3.2026
Victor Osimhen has undergone a successfully surgery Monday in Istanbul, Turkey after fracturing his arm in last week’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Liverpool at Anfield.
Osimhen collided with defender Ibrahima Konaté in the 12th minute and was substituted at half time, following a swelling and intensified pain. Galatasaray lost 4-1 on aggregated on the night.
“Our player Victor Osimhen, who was injured and unable to continue in our away match against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, underwent a successful operation today at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital performed by our club doctor Op. Dr. Yener İnce,” said Galatasaray in statement posted on their X social media page Monday.
“We wish our footballer a speedy recovery and hope he returns to the pitch as soon as possible.”
Osimhen is expected to be out for the for six weeks. Before the injury he scored 19 goals and provided seven assists in 29 appearances across all competitions this season, helping the club to a four-point lead in the league.
He also recorded seven goals and three assists in 10 UEFA Champions League matches before their exit.