Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee after MRI scans revealed a loose body. The injury occurred during Galatasaray's Champions League clash against Stuttgart on Tuesday. Osimhen strained his left knee in the 2-0 win, and subsequent examinations confirmed the need for surgery. The procedure will take place at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital.
The injury is a significant setback for Osimhen, who has endured a frustrating spell with injuries this season. He previously missed 33 days of action after suffering a right adductor injury against İstanbul Başakşehir in September. Osimhen has scored 10 goals in all competitions for Galatasaray this season. His absence will be felt by both Galatasaray and the Super Eagles, as he will miss the Turkish League clash against Amed SF and Nigeria's Nations Cup qualifying matches.
Nigeria will be without their leading striker for the crucial Nations Cup qualifying matches against Tanzania on November 13 and 17. The Super Eagles are desperate to recover from their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau. Osimhen's latest setback comes at a difficult time for the team, who are seeking to bounce back from a poor start in the Nations Cup qualifiers.
Osimhen has not played for Nigeria since the Nations Cup semi-final defeat to Morocco in Rabat. He will also miss the matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The 27-year-old's absence will be a concern for Eric Chelle, who will have to find alternative solutions to lead the team. The Super Eagles will take on Tanzania in Uyo on November 13 before travelling for the return leg four days later.
Galatasaray announced on Friday that Osimhen strained his left knee in the 2-0 win, and he is set to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery on Saturday. The statement read: "In the UEFA Champions League match we played against VfB Stuttgart, our player Victor Osimhen sustained a strain in his left knee, and MRI examinations detected a loose body." The club doctor, Yener İnce, will perform the surgery.
Osimhen is expected to be out of action for two to four weeks. His recovery will be crucial for both Galatasaray and the Super Eagles, as they seek to achieve their goals for the season. The Super Eagles will be aiming to bounce back from their poor start in the Nations Cup qualifiers and secure a spot in the tournament.
The injury setback is a significant blow to Osimhen's season, which had been going well until now. He has been a key player for both Galatasaray and the Super Eagles, and his absence will be felt by both teams. The Super Eagles will have to find a way to cope without their leading striker and secure a positive result in the Nations Cup qualifiers.
Key points
- Osimhen will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery after suffering an injury in Galatasaray's Champions League clash.
- He will miss Nigeria's Nations Cup qualifying matches against Tanzania on November 13 and 17.
- Osimhen has endured a frustrating spell with injuries this season, previously missing 33 days of action with a right adductor injury.
