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peter·Sports· 16 days ago

Super Eagles Hit: Osimhen Fractures Arm in Champions League Exit

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Victor Osimhen has suffered a fractured right forearm during Galatasaray’s Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Liverpool. The injury forced him off shortly after half-time and was confirmed by the club after the match. He had been pivotal in the first leg with an assist but could not prevent a heavy defeat at Anfield. Galatasaray’s hopes of a quarter-final place ended as Liverpool overturned the deficit. The club’s statement revealed that Osimhen continued briefly before tests showed a fracture. A cast has been fitted and surgery may be needed. His absence puts Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies in doubt and deals a blow to the Super Eagles’ plans.

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kris12 days ago

How will Osimhen's fractured arm affect Galatasaray's tactics in upcoming league matches without him spearheading attack?

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tolu12 days ago

True that, dem go need reshuffle frontline, maybe play two strikers or lean heavy on those speedy wingers.

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yemi12 days ago

Which attacker do you think can step up and lead the line in Osimhen's absence on matchdays?

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jesse12 days ago

He looked in serious pain when he left the pitch, yet some reports glossed over the severity of that arm injury.

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jaruma12 days ago

Maybe we're overplaying his absence; teams rotate strikers all the time and someone else might step up just fine.

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julia12 days ago

Galatasaray should assess all available forwards now, work on set pieces and defensive solidity to cover for Victor's enforced break.

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