Prominent Turkish sports journalist Ali Naci Küçük has confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will miss several upcoming fixtures for Galatasaray as he recovers from a knee injury sustained in the UEFA Champions League against Stuttgart.
Osimhen, 27, underwent a successful operation after a fragment fell out of his knee during the match. He will remain in Istanbul for a period of treatment while doctors monitor the healing process.
According to Küçük, the player will be absent from Galatasaray’s next three matches against Samsunspor, Aston Villa and Beşiktaş. He will also miss the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania later this month.
“Osimhen underwent a successful operation. He will stay in Istanbul for a while to continue his treatment. A fragment has fallen out of his knee. Due to this fragment, his return may be delayed. His condition will be clearer in 10 days. Due to that detached fragment, it seems that Osimhen's return to the field will take up to five weeks. Osimhen is not expected to play in the Samsunspor, Aston Villa, and Beşiktaş matches,” Küçük said on the 343 Digital YouTube channel.
The club and national team will have to adjust their line‑ups while Osimhen works toward a full recovery, with doctors estimating a potential five‑week absence from competitive play.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
