Leicester City manager, Steve Cooper, has reacted to Abdul Fatawu Issahaku’s injury, saying it is a big blow to the club.
The promising winger suffered a knee injury during the first half of Ghana’s penultimate 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola in Luanda and was withdrawn at halftime.
The 20-year-old has been diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, a significant setback for both the player and the club.
Cooper, speaking to the press ahead of their game against Chelsea on Saturday, described the injury as a big blow to the club and the player.
“It’s not good, it’s a serious injury. He’s had an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury that is going to rule him out for the rest of the season,” Cooper lamented.
“It’s a real blow, first and foremost for him, being a young player and having an injury as serious as what an ACL is.
“Albeit, it can be quite common in sports and in particular football, but it’s still a serious injury.
“For it to happen at a young age is a blow for him and a blow for us as well.
“He’s obviously a big talent and a young player, as exciting as he can be at his age, with lots to learn,” said Cooper.
Fatawu was instrumental for the Foxes last season, helping them gain promotion to the Premier League.
“It’s only a pause and we will make sure, as difficult as it is at the moment for him, that he comes back as a stronger player and person, which, with the mentality and character that he has, I think will be the case,” Cooper added.
Issahaku has registered 2 assists in 11 league appearances so far this season for Leicester City.
Source: Adomonline
