Galatasaray vice president, Mehmet Cibara, has described Victor Osimhen’s latest injury as chronic, while dismissing suggestions that it was sustained off the pitch.
The Nigeria international is currently recovering from knee surgery after picking up an injury during Galatasaray’s 2-0 Champions League victory over VfB Stuttgart.
Cibara insisted that there was no connection between Osimhen’s injury and suggestions that it happened away from the playing field.
“There’s no such thing as injuries happening off the court. It has nothing to do with it. Leao’s injury is completely different; Osimhen’s injury is chronic,” he told GZT Zpor.
Cibara declined to provide details about Osimhen’s condition, explaining that the club would not say more while the international break is ongoing.
The former African Footballer of the Year underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure at Maslak Acibadem Hospital on November 7 after medical examinations revealed a loose fragment inside his left knee.
Club doctor Yener Ince performed the operation, with the Turkish champions confirming that Osimhen would begin rehabilitation following the procedure.
The former Napoli striker has since been working towards a return to action, with Galatasaray reportedly targeting their Champions League clash with Aston Villa on November 24 for his comeback.
However, his recovery will be assessed carefully, as the Istanbul giants are unwilling to rush their leading striker back before he is fully fit.
