Number of Matches Victor Osimhen Set to Miss After Knee Surgery

According to a report by Daily Post on Monday November 9, 2026, Turkish journalist Ali Naci Küçük has updated the public on the recovery timeline of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, who recently underwent successful knee surgery. Osimhen is expected to miss three upcoming matches.

The injury, which the Nigerian international suffered during Galatasaray’s match against Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League, was surgically corrected.

As a result of missing the Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania, Osimhen’s (27 years old) absence will also impact Nigeria’s preparations for their November international fixtures.

Osimhen will likely not play in Galatasaray’s forthcoming matches against Samsunspor, Aston Villa, and Beşiktaş, according to Küçük, who made the revelation on the 343 Digital YouTube channel.

The striker will stay in Istanbul for additional treatment and rehabilitation before returning to competitive action, the journalist explained, adding that the operation was successful.

A successful operation was performed on Osimhen. For the time being, he will remain in Istanbul to complete his treatment. Küçük disclosed that a piece had fallen from his knee.

The fragment’s separation, he said, could make the striker’s rehabilitation more difficult and postpone his return to action.

In 10 days, his condition will become more apparent. Plus, he mentioned that Osimhen’s return to the field could be delayed by up to five weeks because of that broken piece.

As a result, Galatasaray will likely rest their Nigerian forward until he is ready to play again before facing Samsunspor, Aston Villa, or Beşiktaş.

While they wait for further medical evaluations, the Turkish champions will have to handle their forthcoming matches without a key offensive player.

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