07.11.2026 08:11
It was announced that Victor Osimhen, who was injured in the Stuttgart match at Galatasaray, will undergo surgery. It was stated that the Nigerian star, who is expected to be away from the pitch for about 3 weeks, will not be able to play in the Amedspor and Samsunspor matches. The yellow-reds' goal is to have the striker ready for the Aston Villa match on November 24.
New developments are taking place regarding Victor Osimhen's injury at Galatasaray. An official statement came from the club about the health status of the 27-year-old striker, who was injured in his left knee during the match against Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League. In the examinations performed, a loose fragment was detected in his knee, and it was decided that Osimhen would undergo surgery. The period the Nigerian star will be away from the pitch and the matches he will miss have also begun to become clear.
OSIMHEN TO UNDERGO SURGERY
According to Galatasaray's statement, a loose fragment was detected in the MRI examinations of Victor Osimhen, who was injured in his left knee during the Stuttgart match. It was reported that the Nigerian footballer will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery today at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital by club doctor Yener İnce. Due to his injury, the star striker was removed from the squad for the Amed Sportif Faaliyetler match.
EXPECTED TO BE OUT FOR 3 WEEKS
Osimhen, who will begin the treatment and rehabilitation process after surgery, is expected to be unable to play for approximately 3 weeks. Galatasaray's medical team will closely monitor the Nigerian footballer's recovery process. The striker's return to the team will depend on his health condition after surgery.
WILL MISS AMEDSPOR AND SAMSUNSPOR MATCHES
Osimhen's injury also affected Galatasaray's upcoming match schedule. The Nigerian star, who was removed from the squad for the Amed Sportif Faaliyetler match, is not expected to feature in the Samsunspor match to be played after the international break either. Thus, the yellow-and-red team will not be able to benefit from their important goal weapon in two league matches.
WANTED TO BE READY FOR ASTON VILLA MATCH
The target date Galatasaray has set for Osimhen is November 24. The yellow-and-reds want the star footballer to be ready for the critical match against Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League. However, whether the Nigerian striker will be able to play in this match will depend on the rehabilitation process he undergoes after surgery. Following the Aston Villa match, Galatasaray face the Beşiktaş derby in the Süper Lig.
DIRECT CONTRIBUTION OF 13 GOALS IN 11 MATCHES
Victor Osimhen has produced 10 goals and 3 assists in 11 matches for Galatasaray this season. It is wondered what choice the technical staff will make in the absence of the 27-year-old footballer, one of the most important names in the yellow-and-reds' attacking line.