Osimhen and Lang Suffer Injuries as Galatasaray Falls to Liverpool

Istanbul, Turkey – March 19, 2026 – Galatasaray suffered a disappointing 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie, resulting in a 4-1 aggregate loss. The match was marred by injuries to key Galatasaray players Victor Osimhen and Noa Lang.

Osimhen Sustains Arm Fracture

Victor Osimhen was diagnosed with a fracture in his right arm following the match, the club announced. The injury occurred during the first half at Anfield and despite completing the half, concerns over a potential fracture led to his substitution at halftime. Further examination at the hospital confirmed the fracture, and a plaster cast has been applied. A decision regarding potential surgery will be made in the coming days. Afrik-Foot reports that Osimhen arrived at Anfield with seven goals in nine Champions League appearances.

Lang Requires Surgery for Thumb Injury

Noa Lang also sustained an injury during the match, suffering a serious cut to his right thumb. The injury occurred in the 80th minute when his hand became trapped between the advertising hoardings and the barrier. Lang will undergo surgery in Liverpool, with the club’s medical team overseeing the procedure. Legit.ng confirms the severity of Lang’s injury.

Match Recap

Liverpool advanced to the quarter-finals after overturning Galatasaray’s 1-0 first-leg advantage. Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring for Liverpool, and further goals from Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah sealed the victory. Afrik-Foot details Liverpool’s dominant performance.

Coach Buruk’s Reaction

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk acknowledged his team’s performance was not deserving of a win, citing Liverpool’s dominance throughout the match. Legit.ng reports Buruk’s post-match comments.

Impact on Galatasaray

The injuries to Osimhen and Lang represent a significant setback for Galatasaray, potentially impacting their league campaign. The club has not yet announced a timeline for the players’ return.