Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has revealed the details of his injury he sustained in the Champions League game against Liverpool and the excruciating pains he’s going through.
The Nigerian striker for Galatasaray was forced to leave the pitch at half-time during the Champions League round of 16 second leg against Liverpool at Anfield due to an injury sustained in the opening minutes of the game.
Konaté’s knee on Osimhen’s arm caused a fracture; the former Napoli player gritted his teeth and stayed on the pitch until half-time but eventually had to throw in the towel.
Osimhen spoke about it during a live stream on Carterefe’s Twitch channel, revealing some details.
“I’m no stranger to certain situations. I’ve been through worse: I still have about 18 screws in my face from my previous operation and I can’t even eat properly on the right side. This injury is just a minor thing compared to what I’ve been through.”
The former Napoli player then confirmed the severity of the injury and the recovery time:
“I’ve broken my arm and will need an operation; I’ll be out of action for a maximum of 5–6 weeks.”
Osimhen then emphasises his special bond with Galatasaray:
“They saved me when I was at rock bottom. After I signed, even my daughter grew fonder of them than of me. I will be forever grateful to the club.”
Finally, the Nigerian striker recounts how the injury happened:
“I went for the ball, I arrived at the same time as the defender, my arm was free and I never imagined his knee would land on my arm. I didn’t realise straight away that it was broken; I thought it would be fine by the end of the match. When I tried to run, the pain stopped me in my tracks: it felt as though my arm was falling off. I tried to carry on, but I couldn’t manage it.”
Osimhen has been sidelined for over a month, yet he shows strength and determination as he reflects on another injury that still affects him today.
