Lorient’s Super Eagles striker waiting on scan after twisting his ankle

Lorient’s Nigeria worldwide Terem Moffi will endure a scan early this week to find out the extent of the harm he suffered within the first half of the goalless draw in opposition to Stade de Reims on Saturday.

Moffi thought he may enhance his tally in opposition to Ligue 1 strugglers Reims however that wasn’t the case as he was compelled off injured after twisting his proper ankle within the tenth minute.

After receiving therapy on the pitch, he tried to play via the ache barrier however may solely final fourteen extra minutes on the pitch earlier than making manner for Ibrahima Koné.

In one of many iconic photographs of the season, the Tremendous Eagles star was distraught after he was changed and needed to be comforted by his teammates on the substitutes bench.

Talking after the sport, Lorient supervisor Régis Le Bris didn’t present a timeframe for Moffi’s return to motion, although it’s depending on the result of the check outcome.

In quotes relayed by Football365, Le Bris stated : “I do not know the analysis, nor the period of unavailability. We’ll do exams early subsequent week.”

Moffi has began all of the video games performed by Lorient in 2022-2023, scoring eight objectives in eleven matches.