UCL: Osimhen Opens Up on Szoboszlai, Konaté Reactions After Injury in Liverpool Clash
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has revealed what transpired between him and two Liverpool players following the arm injury he sustained during their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg encounter at Anfield.
The Turkish champions arrived in England holding a slim 1–0 advantage from the first leg, but their hopes of progressing suffered an early setback just seven minutes into the match. Osimhen fractured his right forearm after a collision with Liverpool defender, Ibrahima Konaté, in what proved to be a decisive moment in the tie.
As the Nigerian forward received medical attention on the pitch, tensions briefly flared when Liverpool midfielder, Dominik Szoboszlai, appeared to accuse him of time-wasting, urging him to get back on his feet. The situation led to a heated exchange between both players before play resumed.
Despite the injury, Osimhen showed determination to continue, but was eventually substituted at halftime, with Leroy Sané coming on in his place as Galatasaray struggled to cope without their key attacker.
Liverpool capitalised on the situation in the second half, delivering a dominant performance to overturn the deficit. Goals from Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah secured a comprehensive 4–0 victory on the night, sending the Premier League side through to the quarter-finals.
Speaking during a livestream with Carter Efe, Osimhen clarified that there was no lingering tension after the match, revealing that both Szoboszlai and Konaté reached out to him to apologise.
“Szoboszlai and I had an on-field conversation,” Osimhen said.
“After the game, he came to meet me and mentioned he didn’t know the injury was as serious.
“Konaté also messaged me on Instagram and told me he didn’t mean to harm me. It’s football, these things happen.”
Osimhen’s comments highlight the emotional intensity of high-stakes European fixtures, while also reflecting the mutual respect among players once the final whistle is blown. His injury, however, raises concerns for both Galatasaray and Nigeria ahead of crucial upcoming fixtures.
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