By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Wilfred Ndidi sustained an injury while in action for Nigeria against South Africa, Besiktas has confirmed, Prompt News reports.
Ndidi was replaced in the 72nd minute of the encounter by Crystal Palace new boy Christantus Uche.
“Our player, Wilfred Ndidi, who was unable to play due to an injury sustained during the Nigerian national team’s match against South Africa, has returned to Turkey,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.
“An evaluation and an MRI performed at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital revealed a strain and bleeding in the posterior thigh muscle (semimembranosus). Our medical team has begun treatment for our player.”
The midfielder is now expected to sit out Besiktas’ league clash with Istanbul Başakşehir on Saturday.
The 28-year-old joined the Black Eagles from Leicester City in July.
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