"The Nigerian's international club said in a statement after Wednesday's game that Osimhen took a knock on his right arm during the first half at Anfield. He remained on the pitch until halftime but could not resume after the interval due to a suspected fracture. After the match, a hospital examination, under the supervision of our medical team, confirmed a fracture of the right forearm, and a cast was applied."
"Galatasaray led 1-0 following the first leg, but Liverpool were level on aggregate by the break at Anfield, before three quick-fire goals in the second half rounded off by Mohamed Salah overcame the deficit and settled the tie. Liverpool's win has set up a quarterfinal against trophy holder Paris Saint-Germain."
Victor Osimhen sustained a broken right arm during Galatasaray's 4-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool at Anfield. The Nigerian striker received the injury in the first half but continued playing until halftime in an effort to help his team avoid elimination. Medical examination confirmed a right forearm fracture, and a cast was applied. Surgical intervention may be necessary pending further tests. Liverpool overcame a 1-0 first-leg deficit with three second-half goals to eliminate Galatasaray 4-1 on aggregate and advance to face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals. Osimhen's season availability is now uncertain due to the injury.
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