By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
West Bromwich Albion defender, Semi Ajayi will spend six weeks on the sidelines as a result of a knee injury, reports Promptnewsonline.com
Ajayi is now expected to miss Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against the Desert Foxes of Algeria as a result of the setback.
The centre-back sustained the injury the Baggies Sky Bet Championship clash against Wigan Athletic.
Ajayi has since undergone surgery and will now spend around two months on the sidelines.
“Semi has had an operation, We’ve listened to specialists and they’ve advised us that was the best thing to do going forward,” West Brom manager, Steve Bruce told a press conference ahead of his side’s clash against Birmingham City.
“We’re expecting him to be out for another six weeks but these things can change.”
The Super Eagles will take on Algeria in Oran on Tuesday, September 27.
