Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen could be sidelined for up to six weeks after suffering a fractured right forearm in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.
The Super Eagles star was forced off at halftime as the Turkish champions lost 4 0 on the night and 4 1 on aggregate, crashing out of the competition in the round of 16.
In a statement, Galatasaray confirmed that Osimhen’s injured arm has been placed in a cast and said the medical team is still weighing whether he will need surgery.
A final decision will be taken after further examinations when the 27 year old returns from a short break granted during the international window.
Osimhen is currently in Lagos, where he has been seen on social media driving around in his luxury cars while enjoying some days off before flying back to Istanbul for re evaluation.
Prominent Turkish journalist Ali Naci Kucuk reported that if doctors opt for surgery, Osimhen is likely to miss at least six weeks of action.
Galatasaray also lost winger Noa Lang to injury in the same match, with the Dutchman suffering a deep cut to his right thumb that will require surgery in Liverpool.
Away from the pitch, Osimhen has slipped in the latest African market value rankings compiled by Transfermarkt.
Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo is now rated at 80 million euros, level with Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi as Africa’s most valuable players.
Osimhen is valued at 75 million euros, placing him joint third with Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo.
Analysts say Mbeumo’s rise reflects his consistent club performances, while Osimhen’s valuation has remained flat since his move to Galatasaray.
Despite the slight drop, the Nigerian remains the most valuable player in the Turkish Super Lig and his country’s highest valued footballer, ranking 41st overall in the world and eighth among centre forwards.
Transfermarkt’s Turkey area manager Lara Karacan described Osimhen as a brand, saying he is not just a player but a major figure in modern football.
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