Nigerian international and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has undergone successful surgery on his broken arm, with a recovery timeline of 4-6 weeks.

Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian international and Galatasaray striker, has had successful surgery on his broken arm, the club has confirmed. The 27-year-old suffered a fractured right forearm during Galatasaray’s Champions League clash against Liverpool at Anfield.

Osimhen attempted to play through the pain but was taken off at the interval after medical staff identified significant swelling. The reigning Turkish Super Lig champions revealed that the operation on Monday was successful, with club doctor Op. Dr. Yener Ince performing the procedure at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital.

“We send our best wishes to our player and hope he returns to the pitch as soon as possible,” Galatasaray said in a statement. Osimhen had predicted his recovery timeline during a Twitch livestream session, saying it would take a maximum of five to six weeks.

The former Lille and Napoli man could be on the sidelines for more than a month, missing crucial matches, including Galatasaray’s crunch league battle against Fenerbahce on April 26. Osimhen has been a key performer for Galatasaray, scoring 19 goals in 29 competitive matches this season.

Osimhen’s injury is a significant blow to Galatasaray, who rely heavily on his goals and physical presence in attack. The club will be hoping for a swift recovery, given the importance of their upcoming fixtures.

The Nigerian international has shown resilience in the face of injury, having undergone previous surgeries, including facial reconstruction. He remains optimistic about his recovery, saying, “This injury is just a minor thing compared to what I’ve been through.”