Sports
Osimhen Injury Sidelines Galatasaray Star, Derby Return Targeted
Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray will miss three to four league matches, plus one Turkish Cup match, due to a right forearm fracture sustained against Liverpool. The medical team is aiming for Osimhen to return for the Fenerbahçe derby scheduled around April 26.
Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen sustained a right forearm fracture during a Champions League match against Liverpool after colliding with Ibrahima Konaté. Osimhen completed the first half of the match, but was then pulled from the match as a precaution. Medical evaluations suggest Osimhen will be out for three to four league games. He will also be unavailable for one Turkish Cup match. Consequently, Osimhen will not participate in the upcoming matches against Trabzonspor, Kocaeli, and Gençlerbirliği. Galatasaray's medical staff is focusing on getting Osimhen ready for the derby match against Fenerbahçe, scheduled for the week of April 26.
Key Facts
- Victor Osimhen suffered a right forearm fracture in a match against Liverpool.
- The injury will sideline Osimhen for 3-4 league matches.
- Osimhen will also miss one Turkish Cup match.
- He will not play in the matches against Trabzonspor, Kocaeli and Gençlerbirliği.
- Galatasaray's medical team aims to have Osimhen ready for the Fenerbahçe derby.
- The Fenerbahçe derby is scheduled for the week of April 26.
- The injury occurred after a collision with Liverpool's Konaté.
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Research Sources
- Haberler.com — Will he make it to the derby? Here are the matches Osimhen will miss.