Turkish side Trabzonspor have confirmed that Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu is undergoing treatment after sustaining a thigh injury in their recent league fixture against Karagümrük, Bold Sports reports.
The 22-year-old endured a mixed evening in the Süper Lig encounter, scoring his first goals for the Black Sea outfit in a 3-1 victory. Nwaiwu found the net twice within the space of three second-half minutes to turn the tide in Trabzonspor’s favour and secure a crucial win.
However, shortly after netting his second goal, the defender was unable to continue the game and had to be replaced by Norwegian midfielder Mathias Fjørtoft Løvik.
In a statement released on the club’s official website on Monday, Trabzonspor provided clarity on the nature of the injury.
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“Our Head of Medical Board, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Beşir, made a statement regarding the health status of our football player Chibuike Nwaiwu,” the club said.
Beşir explained: “Following the examination and MRI scan of our player Chibuike Nwaiwu, who was injured and left the game during the Fatih Karagümrük match in the 24th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig Mehmet Ali Yılmaz Season, bleeding and edema were detected in the inner thigh muscle group of his left leg. Treatment for our player has been started by our medical team.”
The setback comes at an unfortunate time for Nwaiwu, who has quickly established himself as a key figure since arriving from Wolfsberger in January. The centre-back has featured in nine matches across all competitions, starting each of Trabzonspor’s fixtures during that period and becoming an integral part of the defensive setup.
His impressive form has not gone unnoticed beyond Turkey. Supporters have urged his inclusion in the Super Eagles squad ahead of their upcoming four-nation tournament in the March international window, where Eric Chelle’s side are scheduled to face Iran and Jordan.
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