07.11.2026 13:30
Galatasaray announced that Victor Osimhen, who was injured in the Stuttgart match, underwent successful surgery. It was stated that the health condition of the Nigerian striker, who had an operation on his left knee, will be monitored daily. The star footballer, expected to be away from the pitch for approximately 3 weeks, is targeted to be fit for the Aston Villa match.
The awaited statement regarding Victor Osimhen's health condition has come from Galatasaray. The Nigerian star, who was injured in his left knee against Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League, has undergone surgery. The yellow-and-red club reported that the operation was completed successfully and that the player's treatment process will continue under the supervision of the medical team.
OSIMHEN UNDERWENT A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION
A loose fragment was detected in MRI examinations of Osimhen, who experienced laxity in his left knee during the Stuttgart match. Thereupon, arthroscopic knee surgery was decided for the star footballer, and the Nigerian striker was removed from the squad for the Amed Sportif Faaliyetler match. Galatasaray announced that Osimhen was operated on at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital by club doctor Yener İnce.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM GALATASARAY
The following statements were included in the announcement from the yellow-and-red club:
"Our footballer Victor Osimhen underwent a successful operation today at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital performed by our club doctor Yener İnce.
Our player's condition will be monitored with daily evaluations, and his treatment will continue under the supervision of our club medical team. We wish our footballer Victor Osimhen a speedy recovery and hope he recovers as soon as possible."
EYES TURNED TO THE ASTON VILLA MATCH
After the operation Osimhen underwent, he is expected to remain away from the pitches for approximately 3 weeks. It was stated that Galatasaray aims to have the Nigerian striker ready for the Aston Villa match to be played on November 24. However, the yellow-and-red club has not yet announced a definite schedule regarding the star footballer's return date to the pitches.
HE HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PITCH IN THE STUTTGART MATCH
Osimhen's injury also brought discussions about the pitch of RAMS Park. The Nigerian footballer, who felt discomfort from the field conditions during the Stuttgart match, conveyed his complaint to the technical staff. The star striker's warning to the bench during the match caused the stadium's pitch condition to be questioned again. However, there is no finalized finding that the injury was directly caused by the pitch.
CONTRIBUTION TO 13 GOALS IN 11 MATCHES
Victor Osimhen, one of the most important names in Galatasaray's attacking line, displayed a performance of 10 goals and 3 assists in 11 matches he played with the yellow-and-red jersey this season. In the absence of the Nigerian star, head coach Okan Buruk is expected to turn to different choices in the attacking line.