Galatasaray have confirmed that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has undergone profitable surgical procedure following a knee damage sustained throughout their UEFA Champions League match in opposition to VfB Stuttgart.
The Nigerian ahead suffered a sprain in his left knee after the match, with an MRI scan subsequently revealing a free fragment within the affected space, prompting the necessity for surgical procedure.
In a recent assertion yesterday morning, the Turkish Super Lig champions revealed that the operation was carried out at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital by the membership’s physician, Yener Ince.
The Istanbul giants added that Osimhen’s situation would be monitored via each day assessments, whereas his remedy would proceed beneath the supervision of the medical staff.
Galatasaray additionally wished the 27-year-old a speedy restoration, expressing hope that he would return to motion as quickly as doable.
According to Turkish sports activities each day Fanatik, Osimhen is anticipated to miss the league matches in opposition to Amedspor and Samsunspor, together with his restoration and rehabilitation estimated to take roughly three weeks.
Osimhen may make his return in opposition to Aston Villa on November 24, supplied his rehabilitation goes in accordance to plan.
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, had hoped to have the previous African Footballer of the Year accessible for the upcoming 2027, Africa Cup of Nations, Afcon qualifiers in opposition to Tanzania.
