Galatasaray have confirmed the successful surgery of their talismanic striker, Victor Osimhen, NEWSUNPLUG reports.
The Nigeria international sustained an arm injury during Galatasaray’s 4-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool at the Anfield last week Wednesday.
Osimhen was replaced at half-time in the game.
The surgery was performed on Monday, according to the information available on the club’s official website.
“Our player Victor Osimhen, who was injured and unable to continue playing 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,” reads the statement.
The 27-year-old is expected to be sidelined for around four weeks.
Galatasaray are chasing a domestic double for a second consecutive season following their elimination from Europe.