Contrary to earlier reports, Victor Osimhen's return to action for Galatasaray could be delayed.

The 27-year-old is currently recovering from a knee injury he sustained during Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League clash against Stuttgart last week.

The Nigerian international has undergone successful surgery and is expected to spend several weeks on the sidelines, missing yet another international assignment with Nigeria.

Earlier reports indicated that the Nigerian international could be available for selection when the Yellow and Reds host Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League.

However, according to Turkish sports journalist Ali Naci Küçük, Osimhen's recovery could take longer than expected.

"Osimhen's return to the pitch could be delayed. This is perhaps some bad news for Galatasaray fans, or even all of us," Küçük said, as quoted by Beyefendi.

"Osimhen underwent successful surgery, and Yener İnce, who has been on Galatasaray's Medical Board for years, performed it entirely on his own.

"Osimhen was discharged from the hospital, but he didn't want to go home. He has just had a baby, and Osimhen lives with quite a large household in Istanbul.

"He asked to stay in the hospital, move into a private room, and have his treatment started right away."

WDN