Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery

Galatasaray announced that Victor Osimhen successfully underwent knee surgery after an MRI revealed a free fragment in his left knee, which was identified following an injury during a match against VfB Stuttgart. The surgery took place at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital, led by club doctor Yener İnce.

Galatasaray is monitoring Osimhen's recovery daily, with ongoing assessments planned by the medical team. The club expressed hope for a swift return to the pitch for the Nigerian forward.

Osimhen is expected to miss Galatasaray's upcoming Super Lig matches against Amedspor and Samsunspor, with a rehabilitation program estimated at three weeks. If recovery proceeds without complications, he may be available for selection against Aston Villa on November 24.

His absence poses a challenge for Nigeria's head coach, who had relied on Osimhen for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania, as Nigeria seeks to improve from their current standing with only three points from two qualifiers.