Valencia forward David Otorbi faces an uncertain spell after suffering an injury against Villarreal in LaLiga. Manager Javier Aguirre hopes the Spanish-born Nigerian youngster avoids a serious setback following Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Mestalla, Bold Sports reports.
The 19-year-old recently scored his first LaLiga goal against Racing Santander on October 11. He struck in a 2-2 draw, marking an important milestone in his development. Otorbi has scored once in eight league appearances this season. His latest injury forced Valencia to replace him with Dani Raba during the first half against Villarreal.
Aguirre provides update on Otorbi’s injury
Otorbi’s injury disrupted Valencia’s attacking options during the match. Aguirre acknowledged the winger’s contribution and praised his performances in training.
“Otorbi’s injury affects us because he was playing and training very well,” Aguirre said to Valencia’s official webpage.
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The Valencia manager remains hopeful that the teenager has avoided a serious injury. However, the club needs further medical examinations before confirming the extent of the damage.
“We hope it’s nothing serious. The doctor is reassuring, but we won’t be able to assess the extent of the injury until we see the images,” he said.
Initial reports suggest Otorbi may have sustained a hamstring injury. Valencia will await the scan results before determining his recovery timeline.
Who is David Otorbi? The Nigerian connection
Otorbi was born in Valencia, Spain, to Nigerian parents. He has developed through Valencia’s youth system since joining the club’s academy in 2019.
According to Valencia’s official announcement, the winger is of Nigerian descent. He has also represented Spain at youth international level, including the under-18 team. His Nigerian family background gives him a strong connection to the country and makes his international eligibility an important point of interest for Nigerian football fans.
Otorbi also made history at Valencia. At 16 years, two months and 19 days, he became the youngest player to make an official first-team appearance for the club. He later became Valencia’s youngest player to feature in LaLiga.
Although he has represented Spain in youth competitions, his Nigerian heritage keeps him on the radar of fans following Nigerian-eligible players abroad.
Valencia await medical results
The injury comes as Otorbi continues to establish himself in Valencia’s senior squad. His recent league goal demonstrated his attacking potential and gave him an important milestone early in his campaign.
Valencia will hope the injury does not interrupt his progress for an extended period. The club must first establish the severity of the problem before setting a return date.
For now, Otorbi’s immediate priority is recovery. Valencia will provide a clearer picture of his condition after the medical assessment.
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