Lang Confirms Successful Surgery After Injury in Champions League Clash

Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang has said his surgery “went well” after suffering a serious thumb injury during his side’s Champions League defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.

The 26-year-old Netherlands international was injured in the 76th minute of Wednesday’s last-16 match after colliding with advertising hoardings. He immediately fell to the ground clutching his right hand and appeared to be in severe pain.

Lang was attended to by medical staff on the pitch, receiving oxygen before being stretchered off. Liverpool players Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk were seen consoling him during the incident.

Galatasaray confirmed on Thursday that Lang had suffered a “serious cut” to his right thumb. The player later shared an update from Whiston Hospital, posting a photo alongside medical staff.

“Surgery went well! Thanks for all the messages,” he wrote.

Head coach Okan Buruk described the injury as serious following the match, which Liverpool won 4-1 on aggregate.

Officials from Liverpool and UEFA were seen inspecting the advertising boards involved after the game, though no official comment has yet been issued.

Galatasaray were also dealt another blow, with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen sustaining a fracture to his right forearm during the first half.

Osimhen was injured in a challenge with Ibrahima Konaté but initially continued playing before being substituted at half-time. The club confirmed that a cast has been applied, with a decision on possible surgery to follow further medical assessment.

Buruk criticised referee Paweł Raczkowski over the handling of the incident, expressing frustration at the officiating.

Liverpool will now face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.