Galatasaray Football Club regrets to confirm that star striker Victor Osimhen sustained a fracture to his right forearm during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg match against Liverpool FC at Anfield on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The incident occurred in the first half when Osimhen, competing for an aerial ball, suffered a blow to his right arm. Displaying remarkable resilience, the Nigerian international continued playing through the pain and completed the first half despite the discomfort. However, following medical assessments at halftime, it was determined that there was a risk of fracture, and he was unable to resume in the second half.
Post-match examinations at a hospital in Liverpool, conducted under the supervision of Galatasaray's medical team, confirmed a fracture in the right forearm. A cast was immediately applied for stabilization.
Further specialist evaluations are underway, and Osimhen is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days to address the injury and ensure optimal recovery. The club will provide additional updates on the procedure and expected timeline as more details become available
Galatasaray extends its full support to Victor during this period and wishes him a swift and complete recovery. The club remains confident in his strength and determination to return stronger.
This setback compounds the challenges faced in the match, where Galatasaray suffered a 4-0 defeat, ending their Champions League campaign. The team also received news of an injury to teammate Noa Lang, who will undergo thumb surgery.
Galatasaray thanks fans worldwide for their continued messages of support for Victor Osimhen and the squad.