Turkish club, Galatasaray, has announced that Super Eagles striker Victor Olorunfemi has undergone surgery following the hand injury he suffered in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against Liverpool last week.

 

Osimhen, who struggled in the first half, was subbed off after fracturing his hand during a challenge with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate.

 

In a statement on Monday, Galatasaray confirmed that the club’s doctor, Yener İnce, successfully operated on the 27-year-old to repair his hand at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital.

 

“In the away match we played against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, our player Victor Osimhen, who was injured and unable to continue the game, underwent a successful operation today at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital performed by our club doctor, Op. Dr. Yener İnce,” the Galatasaray said.

 

The club added that it “extend our wishes for a speedy recovery to our footballer and hope for his return to the field at the earliest.”

 

The Turkish champions did not disclose a return date, but Osimhen is expected to be sidelined for a maximum of six weeks.