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Liverpool Ends Galatasaray’s UCL Fairytale… Osimhen Forced Off Injured at Anfield

Liverpool Ends Galatasaray’s UCL Fairytale… Osimhen Forced Off Injured at Anfield
Galatasaray suffered a round of 16 exit from the UEFA Champions League following a 4–0 defeat to Liverpool FC at Anfield. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah did the trick for Liverpool. However, the defeat was compounded by a major injury concern involving Galatasaray talisman Victor Osimhen. The Nigeria international suffered a setback as early as the 8th minute of the match. During an aerial challenge, his wrist was caught by the knee of Ibrahima Konaté, leading to immediate discomfort. Also read: Eric Chelle Drops Osimhen, Nwabali for Friendlies Against Iran and Jordan Despite the injury, Osimhen continued to play with his wrist strapped before eventually being substituted at half time. Following the game, Galatasaray released an official medical update after conducting an MRI scan on the forward: “According to the MRI conducted by Galatasaray, it has been determined that Osimhen has a fracture in his right forearm and it has been casted. The decision regarding surgery will be made in the coming days following the evaluations to be conducted.” Osimhen was seen wearing a shoulder immobilizer post-match. This medical device is typically used to support and immobilize an injured arm, shoulder, or forearm, helping to stabilize the affected area and aid the healing process. The extent of the injury and the possibility of surgery now cast uncertainty over Osimhen’s short-term availability, dealing a significant blow for Galatasaray.
Source: Original Article • AI-enhanced version for clarity & Nigerian context

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