Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has arrived in Istanbul for further medical checks after suffering an arm fracture during UEFA Champions League action last week.
The Galatasaray striker touched down on Sunday night ahead of a decisive scan on Monday that will determine whether surgery is required.
According to Turkish outlet Forza Cimbom, “Victor Osimhen is arriving in Istanbul tonight (Sunday). Following tomorrow’s (Monday’s) check-up, planning for surgery will be on the agenda depending on the fracture’s condition.”
Naija News reports that Osimhen’s injury occurred during the clash with Liverpool at Anfield, where the Nigerian star was brought down after a challenge from Ibrahima Konaté. He completed the first half but did not return after the break.
Galatasaray later confirmed the extent of the damage. The club said, “In the first half of our away match against Liverpool in the Champions League round of 16 second leg, our player Victor Osimhen took a blow to his arm and completed the first half, but following checks at half-time, he was not played in the second half due to the risk of a fracture in his arm.
“After the match, under the supervision of our medical team, examinations at the hospital revealed a fracture in our player’s right forearm, and it was cast. A decision regarding surgery will be made in the coming days following further evaluations.”
Victor Osimhen, 27, faces a spell of up to five months on the sidelines, a major concern for Galatasaray as they chase the Turkish Süper Lig title and domestic cup success.
Osimhen has been central to their push, delivering 19 goals and seven assists in 29 games this season. He also posted seven goals and three assists in 10 Champions League outings before their exit.
Turkish journalist Ali Naci Küçük said the club remains cautious. “The fracture healing with the cast is the hoped-for best-case scenario. The issue of Osimhen’s surgery will be evaluated next week,” he said.
Naija News reports that the striker has already been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Jordan and Iran in Turkey as he focuses on recovery.
