Nigeria’s supervisor, Eric Chelle, is fearful concerning the health of William Troost-Ekong simply weeks earlier than he names his squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, in response to stories.
The skilled defender is a key a part of Chelle’s plans for the upcoming matches towards Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Nonetheless, Chelle is intently monitoring Troost-Ekong’s restoration from a latest harm earlier than deciding whether or not to incorporate him within the squad.
Troost-Ekong, who performs for Al-Kholood Membership, has not featured in latest matches after injuring himself throughout a Saudi Professional League recreation towards Al-Orobah FC on February 14. He missed subsequent video games towards Al-Wehda and Al-Hilal because of the muscle harm.
The 29-year-old additionally missed Al-Kholood’s final coaching session in Riyadh forward of their match towards Al-Hilal.
Earlier than the harm, Troost-Ekong had been an everyday starter for Al-Kholood this season, taking part in 1,780 minutes and contributing 2 objectives and 1 help.
Together with Troost-Ekong, there are considerations over the health of different gamers, together with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio), Semi Ajayi (West Brom), and Raphael Onyedika (Membership Brugge), as Nigeria prepares for the World Cup qualifiers.
