Victor Osimhen could undergo surgery after suffering a fractured arm during Galatasaray’s heavy 4–0 defeat to Liverpool FC in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash at Anfield.
The injury occurred early in the encounter when Osimhen collided with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté during an aerial challenge. Konaté landed awkwardly on the striker’s arm, leaving the Nigerian international in visible discomfort.
Despite the knock, Osimhen continued until halftime with his arm strapped before being withdrawn at the start of the second half. Some Liverpool players had initially questioned the severity of the injury, but medical examinations after the game confirmed a fracture to his right forearm.
In a statement released on Thursday, Galatasaray disclosed that the striker’s arm has been placed in a cast, with a decision on possible surgery to be taken after further evaluation.
“In the first half of our away match against Liverpool, our player Victor Osimhen sustained a blow to his arm. He completed the first half but was withdrawn at halftime due to the risk of a fracture. Subsequent hospital examinations confirmed a fracture in his right forearm,” the club said.
Osimhen’s injury compounded a difficult night for the Turkish side, who were outclassed by a dominant Liverpool performance. Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring, while Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah added further goals to seal a comprehensive victory and progression to the quarter-finals.
Galatasaray also confirmed that Osimhen’s replacement, Noa Lang, sustained a serious thumb injury and will undergo surgery in Liverpool before returning to Turkey.
Before the setback, Osimhen had been instrumental for Galatasaray in Europe this season, registering seven goals and three assists in 10 Champions League appearances.
Champions League Round-Up
Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur edged a thrilling 3–2 win in their Round of 16 first-leg tie, with Xavi Simons converting a stoppage-time penalty to seal victory despite spirited resistance from Atletico Madrid, who twice drew level through Julián Álvarez and David Hancko.
Bayern Munich cruised into the quarter-finals with a commanding 4–1 win over Atalanta. Harry Kane scored twice, while Leroy Sané and Luis Díaz also got on the scoresheet. Lazar Samardžić netted a late consolation for the Italian side.
At Camp Nou, FC Barcelona delivered one of the standout performances of the round, thrashing Newcastle United 7–2. Raphinha starred with two goals and two assists, while Robert Lewandowski added a brace. Anthony Elanga scored twice for Newcastle in a losing effort.
Quarter-Final Fixtures
The quarter-final line-up is now confirmed, with the following ties scheduled after the international break in April:
Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool FC
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich
FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
Sporting CP vs Arsenal FC
The first legs are set to kick off from April 7, as Europe’s elite clubs battle for a place in the semi-finals.