Nigeria, March 24 -- The success of the procedure was confirmed by Galatasaray, his club; the player is now in rehabilitation. Early signs point to an absence of around five weeks for Osimhen, therefore eliminating him from many key games.

A forward injury will force him to miss important Super Lig games against Goztepe, Kocaelispor, Genclerbirligi, and Trabzonspor, as well as a Turkish Cup quarter-final contest.

Moreover, questions have been raised about his availability for the prestigious derby against Fenerbahce later in April; his comeback schedule depends on his response to treatment.

Galatasaray, who are pushing on numerous fronts and will have to reevaluate their offensive strategy in Osimhen's absence, find themselves at a cr...