Victor Osimhen has confirmed he will undergo surgery after suffering a fractured arm, with the Galatasaray S.K. striker expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Super Eagles forward revealed the extent of the injury during a livestream with Carter Efe, explaining that surgery is required to fix the damage.
“I need to go under the knife… it will take a maximum of five to six weeks, six weeks at most, and I will be back to football,” Osimhen said.
He further outlined his recovery process, noting that rehabilitation will likely include an initial four-week recovery period followed by two weeks of individual training before rejoining the team.
The injury was sustained during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool F.C. at Anfield, after a heavy challenge involving Ibrahima Konaté left the striker in visible discomfort.
Subsequent medical examinations confirmed a fracture in his right forearm, ruling him out for a period as he begins recovery.
Osimhen has since returned to Nigeria ahead of the procedure, with his comeback expected to depend on how well he progresses through rehabilitation.