Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface is reportedly set to undergo surgery to address a lingering knee problem that has troubled him throughout the current season.
The Nigerian striker has struggled with fitness challenges during his loan spell at Werder Bremen, where he is spending the campaign away from Bayer Leverkusen. The ongoing injury has significantly limited his involvement, restricting him to just over 300 minutes of playing time and preventing him from completing a full match so far this season.
The knee issue, which was initially considered minor, is said to have occurred during a training session in early December. However, the discomfort has persisted despite medical attention, prompting further evaluation by specialists.
Following medical assessments, doctors linked to his parent club reportedly advised surgical intervention after conservative treatment failed to yield improvement.
Discussions are said to be ongoing between officials of both clubs as they work toward a joint decision on the best course of treatment for the player, with talks expected to conclude before the Christmas period.
Should Boniface proceed with the operation, there are concerns that he could be sidelined for the remainder of the season, especially considering his history of two previous cruciate ligament injuries.
The knee issue, which was initially considered minor, is said to have occurred during a training session in early December. However, the discomfort has persisted despite medical attention, prompting further evaluation by specialists.
Following medical assessments, doctors linked to his parent club reportedly advised surgical intervention after conservative treatment failed to yield improvement.
Discussions are said to be ongoing between officials of both clubs as they work toward a joint decision on the best course of treatment for the player, with talks expected to conclude before the Christmas period.
Should Boniface proceed with the operation, there are concerns that he could be sidelined for the remainder of the season, especially considering his history of two previous cruciate ligament injuries.
