Víctor Osimhen Could Undergo Surgery
A major blow for Galatasaray. Their star, Nigerian forward Víctor Osimhen, suffered a forearm fracture during the Champions League match against Liverpool and may need to undergo surgery.
The Turkish club reported that the player’s arm is already immobilized, but the exact recovery time is still unknown as further tests are required. The initial plan is to avoid surgery, though it is not guaranteed.
Uncertainty Ahead of the Classic Against Fenerbahçe
If surgery is necessary, recovery would take several weeks, representing a significant loss for “The Lions.” In the league, Víctor Osimhen has scored 12 goals and is the team’s top scorer with 19 goals.
The potential absence of the Nigerian arrives at a delicate moment, as Galatasaray holds only a four-point lead over Fenerbahçe. Moreover, the Turkish football classic is scheduled for April 26, a key clash in the title race.
The team coached by Okan Buruk still has ambitions in both the league and the cup. In the cup tournament, they will face Gençlerbirliği in the quarterfinals, and days later could play a decisive match against their main rival, who already defeated them in the Turkish Super Cup and drew in the league.
The Istanbul squad has a pending match against Göztepe, postponed due to European commitments, giving some flexibility in squad management. In this context, it will also be crucial for Mauro Icardi to regain his top form, as he has not scored in his last three league matches.
In addition to the possible loss of Víctor Osimhen, Noa Lang suffered a serious accident at Anfield and will need surgery on his right thumb.
Both the player and the club are considering a conservative treatment to avoid surgery, although this could extend his recovery. The goal is for Víctor Osimhen to be ready for cup commitments and, above all, for the decisive classic against Fenerbahçe, hoping not to lose ground in the title race.
