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Victor Osimhen to undergo knee surgery, Galatasaray confirm
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen will have arthroscopic knee surgery after a loose fragment was found on MRI. The target is a return against Aston Villa.
Galatasaray have confirmed that striker Victor Osimhen will undergo knee surgery following the problem he picked up during the club's Champions League clash with VfB Stuttgart. The Nigeria international now faces a spell on the sidelines at a busy point of the season.
What Galatasaray said about the injury According to the club's official statement, Osimhen suffered a strain in his left knee against Stuttgart, and subsequent MRI scans revealed a loose fragment in the joint. Arthroscopic knee surgery has therefore been scheduled at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital, with club doctor Yener İnce carrying out the procedure. The forward has also been left out of the squad for the upcoming match against Amed SF.
Aston Villa clash targeted for his return Turkish media reports suggest the medical staff are aiming to have Osimhen ready after the international break for the Champions League meeting with Aston Villa on 24 November. He is not expected to feature in the Süper Lig fixture against Samsunspor. Losing their main goal threat is a significant blow for Galatasaray as they juggle domestic and European commitments.
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