Osimhen Undergoes Successful Knee Operation, to be Out for Three Weeks
Galatasaray have confirmed that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has undergone successful surgery following a knee injury sustained during their UEFA Champions League match against VfB Stuttgart. The Nigerian forward
Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker, has successfully undergone surgery after suffering a knee injury during a UEFA Champions League match against VfB Stuttgart. The Nigerian forward sustained a sprain in his left knee, which was further diagnosed to have a loose fragment following an MRI scan. The Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray, conducted the operation at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital under the supervision of their club doctor, Yener Ince.
Osimhen's medical team will closely monitor his condition through daily assessments, while his treatment continues. The club expressed optimism for his speedy recuperation and wished him well. According to reports, Osimhen is anticipated to be sidelined for the league matches against Amedspor and Samsunspor, with a recovery period estimated to last around three weeks.
Assuming his rehabilitation progresses as expected, the striker might return to action against Aston Villa on November 24. Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, had anticipated Osimhen's availability for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, Afcon qualifiers against Tanzania.
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