Republic of Ireland international Festy Ebosele is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury during his club duties this week. This setback could have major implications for both Watford and the Republic of Ireland national team.
Republic of Ireland international Festy Ebosele is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines, potentially missing at least three months of action following an ankle injury sustained during his club duties this week. Watford manager Tom Cleverley expressed his concern after the 22-year-old was forced off early in the second half of Tuesday's defeat to Preston North End.
This setback could significantly impact Ireland's international manager, Heimir Hallgrímsson, who is preparing for March's crucial Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Bulgaria. Ebosele has established himself as a key player on the right wing, and with Chiedozie Ogbene ruled out for the remainder of the season, Hallgrímsson's attacking options are further diminished. Cleverley revealed that initial scans on Ebosele's injury appear similar to those of teammate Dan Bachmann, who suffered ankle ligament damage earlier this month. 'Festy is not good news either, and one that we thought might not be so serious,' Cleverley stated on Watford's website. 'There was more than one occasion on Tuesday when Preston recovered possession with tackles coming in from behind that made contact with the player as well as the ball – not just the Festy one, but on James Abankwah as well which led to their first goal. 'Festy's injury looks a lot like Dan Bachmann's from our initial scans, but again we'll assess further and go from there.' The Watford manager also commented on Abankwah's performance, highlighting that while he set a high standard in his debut against Derby County, he experienced a more challenging return against Preston. 'Hopefully, that doesn’t dent his confidence too much,' Cleverley added. 'That’s the Championship though. No challenge is ever the same.
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