Naija striker Victor Osimhen, wey dey play for Galatasaray for Turkey, don undergo successful surgery for him arm wey break during Champions League match against Liverpool. The injury happen last week for Anfield stadium when Osimhen collide with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté for air. Even though dem treat am and he continue play with bandage for arm, the pain come too much and he comot for half-time.
Galatasaray club confirm say Osimhen do the operation today, March 23, for Maslak Acıbadem Hospital. The club doctor, Op. Dr Yener İnce, be the one wey do the surgery. Galatasaray talk say dem wish Osimhen quick recovery and hope say he go return to pitch soon. Medical reports show say the striker go dey out for about four weeks, wey go affect Galatasaray attack plan for this crucial time of season.
Osimhen, wey be 27 years old, don dey perform well this season with 19 goals and 7 assists for 29 matches across all competitions. For Champions League alone, he score 7 goals and give 3 assists for 10 matches before Galatasaray comot from the competition. The injury also affect Nigeria national team as Osimhen no go play for upcoming friendly matches against Jordan and Iran wey go hold for Turkey.
Galatasaray lose to Liverpool 4-0 for that night match and 4-1 for aggregate score, wey make dem comot from Champions League round of 16. The club go miss Osimhen for remaining league matches as dem dey fight for title. Fans dey wait to see how Galatasaray go manage without their top striker for important matches ahead.
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