Key Points
- Osimhen suffered multiple fractures in a 2021 clash. He now has metal plates and screws in his jaw.
- He says he must eat on the right side only. Doctors told him surgery was the only option.
- He still plays while wearing a protective mask. He keeps challenging defenders in the air.
Victor Osimhen says a 2021 head clash nearly ended his career. The striker explains the crash left the left side of his face fractured.
He says doctors fixed his jaw with plates and many screws. The operation let him return to pro football and keep playing.
Osimhen now eats only on the right side of his mouth. He said metal implants hold the left side firmly in place.
The striker keeps a protective mask on during matches to guard his face. He still heads the ball and often wins aerial duels.
His recent form includes strong club and international moments this year. See our report on his recent Champions League goals for context. Victor Osimhen sets 10 Champions League goals, rewrites Nigerian history
Osimhen described the San Siro collision with Inter Milan’s defender in simple terms. He said he lost consciousness briefly after the clash and felt pain immediately.
Scans later showed several fractures on the left side of his face. The left jaw and bone around his eye required surgical repair to stabilise them.
He remembers the doctor telling him surgery was the only way to continue. He accepted the operation despite the long recovery and severe pain.
Recovery was slow and uncomfortable with eating and sleep becoming difficult. He said he still finds some tasks harder because of the plates.
Fans have seen him wear a safety mask since the surgery returned him to play. The mask helps protect the fixed bones when he goes up for headers.
His willingness to keep jumping for aerial balls shows his courage on the field. Coaches and teammates praise his determination after the serious injury.
Off the pitch, the striker’s life adjusted to permanent change after surgery. He now plans meals and trains with care to avoid any new harm.
The injury story joins a run of public moments this season for Osimhen. It follows other recent coverage and public reaction to his role for club and country. AY comedian blasts Super Eagles over World Cup miss
