Victor Osimhen to undergo arthroscopic surgery on left knee
The Galatasaray striker was injured in the Champions League match against Stuttgart; scans revealed a strain and a loose fragment.
November 7, 2026 — One of the world's top forwards, Victor Osimhen, will undergo surgery after suffering an injury to his left knee.
The Galatasaray striker was hurt during a Champions League match against Stuttgart. Further medical examinations, including an MRI, identified a strain and the presence of a loose fragment inside the joint.
Diagnosis and planned procedure
Galatasaray has arranged an arthroscopic operation to address the issue. The procedure is scheduled to take place at the Maslak Acıbadem Hospital in Istanbul.
The Turkish club has not issued an official estimate for how long Osimhen will be sidelined. Turkish media reports indicate the recovery could last at least two months.
The club and medical staff are expected to provide updates after the surgery and during the rehabilitation process.
Photo: press material from the event
