Cyriel Dessers is facing ankle discomfort that could sideline him from Panathinaikos’ Greek Super League clash against Panetolikos – www.isagoal.com reports.
The striker has made a strong start in Greece after leaving Rangers, netting two goals in four appearances for Panathinaikos.
Reports confirmed that the 30-year-old forward was dropped from the traveling squad for today’s away fixture due to the ankle problem.
Greek outlet Pao Pantou also revealed that Dessers was excluded from the team sheet because of the knock he picked up during training.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle already has a growing list of concerns with several key players unavailable ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Victor Osimhen, Ola Aina, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru are currently recovering from injuries, while Raphael Onyedika is also out of contention.
Chelle could be without multiple Super Eagles regulars when Nigeria takes on Lesotho and Benin in the crucial games next month.
“Dessers’ injury is not very serious, but he may need a short rest,” Greek sources explained, offering some relief to worried fans.
The forward has been part of the Super Eagles setup in the last two international windows, making his absence a potential setback.
Chelle will be keeping a close watch on Dessers’ recovery, hoping the ankle issue clears in time for the World Cup qualifiers.
This article was updated 19 hours ago
