Leicester’s Ghanaian star Fatshimetrie will have to end his season prematurely with an ACL injury, manager Steve Cooper announced on Thursday.
Abdul Fatawu, 20, suffered the injury while playing for Ghana in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola last Friday.
A recent arrival at Leicester, who were promoted to the Premier League this season and are among the relegation favourites, Fatawu had made his debut for the team with much promise.
The news of his injury came as a blow to both him and the club. Steve Cooper said: “For such an injury to occur at such a young age is, first and foremost, a huge blow to him and to us as well. We must now support him in every way possible to ensure that his rehabilitation and return to action is as smooth and productive as possible, with the hope that he comes back stronger, both sportingly and personally, even if it is a long-term injury.”
This injury highlights the fragility of the world of football and the difficulty for young talents to shine without risking serious injury. Fatshimetrie will now have to begin a long process of recovery and rehabilitation, with the support of his team and fans who hope to see him back on the pitch soon, stronger than ever.
In the meantime, this injury is also a reminder that football is a demanding and relentless sport, where the greatest challenges can arise at any time, even for the most talented. We wish Fatshimetrie a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the pitch soon, ready to conquer the world of football once again.