Lang to have surgery in Liverpool for 'serious' thumb injury

Lang was carried off on a stretcher after suffering an injury to his right thumb Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang is set to have surgery in Liverpool after suffering a "serious cut" to his thumb during their 4-0 Champions League defeat at Anfield on Wednesday. The 26-year-old collided with the advertising hoardings in the 76th minute and he fell to the floor clutching his thumb after looking at the wound on his right hand. Lang appeared to be in agony and he was consoled by Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk as he was attended to by medical staff. The Netherlands international received oxygen before being taken off the field on a stretcher. In a statement released on Thursday, Galatasaray said Lang "suffered a serious cut to his right thumb and is scheduled to undergo surgery in Liverpool in the coming hours with our medical team present". Speaking after the last-16 match, which Liverpool won 4-1 on aggregate, Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk said it was a "bad injury". Liverpool and Uefa officials were seen inspecting the same section of advertising hoardings after the game. BBC Sport has approached Uefa for comment. Liverpool and Uefa officials were seen investigating the area of advertising hoarding on which Lang sustained his injury Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to set up PSG quarter-final Slot needed a performance - and Liverpool delivered one Galatasaray also confirmed that Victor Osimhen suffered a fracture to his right forearm during the first half. The Nigeria forward went down holding his arm following a challenge with Ibrahima Konate in the eighth minute, but he played on until he was replaced by Leroy Sane at half-time. "Following the match, a check-up at the hospital under the supervision of our medical team revealed that our player had a fracture in his right forearm, and a cast was applied," Galatasaray said. "A decision regarding surgery will be made in the coming days after further evaluation." Buruk complained about referee Pawel Raczkowski's decision-making following Osimhen's injury. "Looking at Osimhen's position, we saw that Konate was able to commit these fouls very easily, he could easily apply any kind of foul," Buruk said. "While we were expecting the best referee in the world, perhaps one of the worst referees officiated the game." Liverpool will face reigning champions Paris St-Germain in the quarter-finals. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Four English teams out in 24 hours - what happened and why? Champions League reaction & highlights: Liverpool through to quarter-finals; Kane shines 'One of a kind' Messi hits 900 career goals - numbers behind milestone Don’t miss Red Nose Day, live from 7pm on Friday 20 March Have Chelsea silenced the critics? Inside the hidden world of China’s ‘mistress dispellers’ What happens when motherhood is pushed to its limits? Salah scores 50th Champions League goal with 'vintage' strike Video Salah scores 50th Champions League goal with 'vintage' strike The Man Utd prodigy still too young to play senior football Newcastle collapse at Nou Camp as Barcelona score seven. Video Newcastle collapse at Nou Camp as Barcelona score seven Weekly sports quiz: Who is youngest top-flight scorer? 'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate Football In 10 Years: When Hugh met Jacqui met Nedum met Rory... Video Football In 10 Years: When Hugh met Jacqui met Nedum met Rory... Bolton bids to host 'biggest ever' Ryder Cup Afcon final chaos - key questions answered Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Video 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union 'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Video Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Norrie replaces Draper as British number one - but for how long? Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.