Published 19:20 IST, November 21st 2024

Leicester Winger Fatawu Out For Season After ACL Injury While Playing For Ghana

Steve Cooper, the manager of Leicester, announced on Thursday that winger Abdul Fatawu would be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury. He recently made his debut for Leicester, one of the relegation favourites and a team that was promoted back to the English Premier League t

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Diogo Dalot challenges for the ball with Abdul Fatawu during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Leicester City, at the Old Trafford stadium | Image: AP Photo
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Leicester winger Abdul Fatawu will miss rest of season because of an ACL injury, manager Steve Cooper said on Thursday.

20-year-old Fatawu was injured while playing for Ghana in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola on Friday.

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He recently broke into team at Leicester, which was promoted back to English Premier League this season and is among favorites for relegation.

“To happen at a young age is, first and foremost, a blow for him and for us as well,” Cooper said. "We now have to support him in every way in making his rehab and return as smooth and productive as possible, with hope — although it's a long-term injury — that he comes back a stronger and better player and person.

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“Difficult news, really.”

19:20 IST, November 21st 2024