Nigerian striker suffers right forearm fracture after collision with Ibrahima Konaté; decision on surgery pending further medical evaluation.

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray striker, is set to undergo surgery after fracturing his arm during the club’s 4–0 defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash.

The development was confirmed in a statement by the club, which revealed that the injury was diagnosed following hospital examinations.

The incident occurred early in the match when Osimhen collided with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté during an aerial duel. Konaté landed on Osimhen’s arm, leaving the Nigerian forward in visible pain.

Although some Liverpool players reportedly suggested that Osimhen was exaggerating the injury to disrupt their momentum, the striker continued the first half with his forearm wrapped in a bandage.

He was, however, substituted at the start of the second half after further assessment raised concerns over a possible fracture. Subsequent medical checks confirmed a fracture in his right forearm, which has since been placed in a cast, with surgery now under consideration.

Liverpool went on to dominate the encounter, securing a 4–0 victory to eliminate the Turkish side from the competition.

“In the first half of our away match against Liverpool in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg, our player Victor Osimhen took a blow to his arm and completed the first half. However, following checks at halftime, he was not played in the second half due to the risk of a fracture.

“Under the supervision of our medical team after the match, examination at the hospital revealed a fracture in our player’s right forearm, and it was cast. A decision regarding surgery will be made in the coming days following further evaluations,” the statement read.