Nigerian international defender Ryan Alebiosu is facing a significant setback as he prepares for a lengthy absence from football due to injury. The Blackburn Rovers right-back will undergo surgery following an issue sustained during a recent Championship fixture, sidelining him for an extended period.
The injury occurred during Blackburn Rovers' Sky Bet Championship match against Stoke City last Tuesday. Alebiosu, who is 24 years old, was forced to leave the pitch four minutes before the end of the first half. His early exit raised immediate concerns about the severity of the problem.
Medical assessments have confirmed that the defender requires an operation to address the injury. Consequently, he will be unavailable for team selection for the foreseeable future, marking a significant blow to the squad's defensive options.
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray has provided a specific timeline for the recovery process. Mowbray stated that Alebiosu is expected to be out of action for three to four months, a duration that will see him miss a substantial portion of the current campaign.
This latest injury adds to a challenging season for the Nigerian international, who has already struggled with fitness problems throughout the year. The prolonged layoff will likely impact his form and availability for both club and country in the coming months.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
