Ikechukwu Uche Faces Setback with Quadriceps Tendon Injury, Vows Strong Comeback

Nigerian striker Ikechukwu Uche has encountered a setback in his impressive performance for Gimnàstic de Tarragona, sustaining a quadriceps tendon injury during their 2-1 victory over CD Numancia in the Spanish second-tier league. The incident occurred just moments after Uche secured the winning goal for Gimnàstic de Tarragona, marking their second consecutive away triumph this season, as reported by Completesportsnigeria.com.

Gimnàstic de Tarragona’s initial away victory this season transpired against Real Valladolid on November 5. Uche, a seasoned player with stints at Granada, Malaga, and Villarreal, exhibited his prowess with the crucial goal, marking his sixth in the La Liga Segunda Division 123 season in 11 starts.

Expressing his mixed emotions on his official Instagram page, the 33-year-old striker shared, “I was happy with the win, and to have scored the winner was great, but definitely I’m sad for the injury I sustained. I hope to be back soonest and better. Thanks to everyone for your messages.”

Gimnàstic de Tarragona’s triumph propels them to the 15th position in the La Liga Segunda Division 123 table, accumulating 18 points from 15 games. Despite the setback, Uche’s determination to return stronger remains resolute. The team is gearing up to face Lorca, currently in a relegation battle, in their upcoming home fixture. Uche’s absence will undoubtedly be felt, but his commitment to recovery and resilience in the face of adversity signals a determined comeback in the near future.