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Werder Bremen's Felix Agu is set to miss several months, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after suffering a severe syndesmosis ligament injury during a Bundesliga match.

Key Points:
  • Super Eagles defender Felix Agu sustained a severe syndesmosis ligament injury.
  • The injury occurred during Werder Bremen's Bundesliga match last weekend.
  • He is expected to be sidelined for three to six months.
  • The timeline rules him out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in two months.
  • Agu had just been named in Nigeria's squad for World Cup qualifiers.
  • This is a major blow for coach Eric Chelle's defensive plans.
  • The 26-year-old had only made his national team debut in June.
This untimely injury disrupts the team's defensive cohesion ahead of two major continental competitions.

Sources: Soccernet