Nigeria midfielder Raphael Onyedika is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks as a result of hamstring injury, reports Completesports.com.
Onyedika sustained the injury in Club Brugge’s thrilling 5-5 draw with Westerlo on Wednesday night.
The defensive midfielder left the pitch in the 16th minute of the encounter.
His absence will be a big blow for Club Brugge who have some important fixtures line up in the weeks ahead.
Nicky Hayen’s side will be away to Standard Liege in a league game on Saturday.
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Brugge will also face Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League at the Gewiss Stadium next week Tuesday.
They will then host Belgian Pro League champions Union Saint-Gillloise before the international break.
Onyedika has made eight league appearances for the club this season.
He scored in the Champions League 4-0 victory over Ligue 1 club, AS Monaco last week.
The former FC Midtylland player is also expected to miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic next month.
By Adeboye Amosu
