Cyriel Dessers was absent from Panathinaikos‘ narrow 2-1 victory over Panetolikos on Sunday due to an ankle injury…
Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers is set to miss Panathinaikos’ upcoming UEFA Europa League clash against the Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles this Thursday, as confirmed by Soccernet.ng, owing to an ankle problem.
The striker has been nursing this ankle injury since last week, which occurred after an unfortunate challenge from a teammate during training.
This injury sidelined him for Panathinaikos’ recent 2-1 triumph over Panetolikos, and reports indicate that the issue remains unresolved.
According to Greek media outlet Pao Pantou, the 30-year-old will be unavailable for the Europa League encounter against Go Ahead Eagles.
This absence is a significant blow for Panathinaikos, as Dessers brings valuable European experience to the squad-remember, he clinched the Golden Boot during the inaugural UEFA Conference League season.
In his absence, Panathinaikos will rely heavily on forwards such as Karol Swiderski and Renato Sanches to step up and deliver against the Dutch side.
Uncertainty Surrounds Cyriel Dessers’ Availability for Upcoming Super Eagles Matches
It appears unlikely that Cyriel Dessers will feature in Nigeria’s forthcoming fixtures later this month. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face Lesotho and Benin in their final World Cup qualifiers, and several European-based strikers have been impressing recently.
Players like Paul Onuachu and Terem Moffi have been in fine form recently and are well-positioned to fill the void left by Dessers.
Even if Dessers recovers swiftly, his limited playing time and ongoing fitness concerns could hinder his chances of being selected for the Super Eagles squad.