Victor Osimhen set for knee surgery after Champions League injury

Galatasaray have officially confirmed that their star forward, Victor Osimhen, is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this Saturday. The medical announcement comes after the striker suffered an injury during the club's recent Champions League encounter against Stuttgart.

The Nigerian international sprained his knee during the European match. Following the incident, he was sent for detailed medical examinations. MRI scans performed by the medical staff revealed the presence of a loose body within the knee joint, a condition that requires surgical intervention to ensure a proper recovery.

Surgery and Squad Impact

The operation is set to be performed tomorrow at the Maslak Acıbadem Hospital. Galatasaray’s own club doctor, Yener İnce, will be in charge of the arthroscopic procedure. The club has moved quickly to address the issue following the diagnostic results from the scans.

As a result of the impending surgery, Osimhen has been officially withdrawn from the squad list for Galatasaray's upcoming domestic fixture. He will be unavailable for selection when the team faces Amedspor this Saturday.

This development serves as a major setback for the Turkish side, as they will have to cope without their primary attacking threat for the immediate future. The club has not yet released a specific timeline regarding how long the forward will be sidelined before returning to first-team training.