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[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)<br>Slavia Prague defender, Igoh Ogbu, will miss several weeks of action following a facial fracture sustained during a match against Viktoria Plzen. The Nigerian, who had to be stretchered off after a [collision](https://discgolfwiki.org/wiki/User:ShanelSherwin) with two Plzen players, was initially thought to have suffered a head injury. However, medical [tests revealed](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/why-malmo-won-the-race-to-sign-emmanuel-ekong/) a fractured zygomatic arch, requiring surgery.
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<br>Slavia Prague’s coach, Jindrich Trpisovsky, refrained from specifying a return date but [suggested Ogbu](https://trevorjd.com/index.php/User:KennithDarrow15) could be back by late autumn, possibly around December 2024, if his recovery goes well. Ogbu has been a key player for Slavia this season, starting all 12 matches and helping the team maintain an impressive defensive record with seven clean sheets in the Chance Liga.
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<br>The injury comes as a major setback for Slavia Prague, who will face Ludogorets Razgrad in the Europa League without their Nigerian star.
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<br>Igoh Ogbu’s injury is a significant blow not only to Slavia Prague but also to the player himself, who has been crucial in their impressive defensive [performances](https://teslawiki.cz/index.php/User:SpencerMerritt0) this season. His leadership at the back, coupled with his ability to maintain defensive organisation, will be sorely missed in the upcoming games. For a team aiming for success in both domestic and European competitions, losing such an important figure puts additional pressure on the remaining squad members to step up.
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<br>We feel that the absence of Ogbu could expose weaknesses in Slavia’s defence that have been well covered by the Nigerian defender’s [consistency](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/interviews/benjamin-boldly-backs-flying-eagles-ahead-of-morocco-clash/). However, this also presents an opportunity for other players to prove their worth and show they can handle the responsibility of maintaining the team’s defensive standards.
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<br>Ogbu’s recovery timeline, if handled carefully, could see him return in time to play a in the latter stages of the season. His return could provide a psychological boost to the team and help them close the season strongly. For now, Slavia will need to adjust tactically and ensure they do not lose momentum in his absence.
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<br>Did You Know?
A [zygomatic arch](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/river-plates-young-striker-eyes-flying-eagles-call-up-after-swift-rise/) fracture, like the one Ogbu suffered, is commonly referred to as a cheekbone fracture and often requires surgery.
[Slavia Prague is one of the most successful football clubs](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/anderlecht-slavia-prague-among-9-clubs-eyeing-kalmar-18yo-nigerian-cb/) in the Czech Republic, having won numerous domestic titles.
Ogbu played for the Nigerian U20 team before making his mark in European football.
Slavia Prague has a rich history in European competitions, having reached the quarter finals of the Europa League in recent seasons.
Despite being a young player, Ogbu has quickly established himself as a key figure in Slavia’s defensive lineup, demonstrating both maturity and leadership.
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