Super Eagles’ and Anderlecht forward, Henry Onyekuru, is to be operated on his knee after he was forced out of a Belgian league clash. Anderlecht has confirmed he could be out for a long time.
Onyekuru was forced out of the clash against former club KAS Eupen on Friday after he collided with the opposing goalkeeper.
Scans have now shown he tore his knee ligaments and could be out for several months, according to Anderlecht.
“Extensive scans have now shown he tore his knee ligaments,†Anderlecht announced yesterday.
“He will soon be operated on and the medical staff are in close contact with their counterparts at Everton to determine where the surgery will be.â€
Onyekuru is on a season-long loan at Anderlecht from Everton.
He has scored a total of nine goals thus far and was hoping such form will help him stake a claim for a place at next year’s World Cup with Nigeria.
2017 was an interesting year for the 20- year-old as he made remarkable progress in his budding career. The player shone for KAS Eupen in Belgium, scoring 22 goals in the 2016/2017 season which saw him join English Premier League side Everton for 7 million pounds.
The former Aspire Academy student was then loaned back to Belgian Champions Anderlecht where he has done so well this season, featuring in the Champions League and is the team’s top scorer so far this season with eight goals.
The player also got invitation to the Super Eagles where he boasts of three caps and his future with the team looks bright.
Onyekuru took this official Instagram page to express his feelings after a successful year.
“What a great year it has been for me, thank you to everyone that has supported me, especially the Almighty God. I hope to return back to fitness soon and will be back fitter & stronger in the New Year,†he said.
Onyekuru certainly hopes for a better 2018 especially for the fact that it is a World Cup year.
