“Some moments in football aren’t fair” – Super Eagles skipper Troost-Ekong sympathises with injured Watford teammate

Tremendous Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has despatched lifting phrases to Watford teammate Dan Gosling following the Englishman’s awkward harm on Saturday.

Former Everton midfielder Dan Gosling suffered an Achilles harm within the closing phases of Watford’s Championship conflict with Bristol Metropolis at Ashton Gate.

The 32-year-old could possibly be set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines, hurting William Troost-Ekong.

Gosling and Troost-Ekong have been key members of the Watford group that gained promotion to the Premier League in 2021.

However the two gamers have been largely frozen out through the Hornets’ ill-fated EPL journey that ended of their relegation.

The arrival of Croatian supervisor Slaven Bilic has introduced again the nice fortunes for Troost-Ekong and Gosling, with each gamers having fun with constant runs within the Watford first eleven.

And it was significantly saddening for the Nigerian to see his comrade endure an harm at a time when he had grow to be much more influential for the Golden Boys.

“Some moments in soccer aren’t honest and yesterday was overshadowed with a kind of,” Troost-Ekong mentioned as per Bournemouth Echo.

“It actually takes you again after I’ve seen Dan Gosling work more durable than anybody day in day trip for months with out the credit score/reward he deserved earlier than getting again taking part in weekly once more, making the distinction! That’s what a ‘key’ participant and character in a group REALLY is.

“We’re all behind you and if there’s anybody who I’m certain can be again stronger from this it’s you mate.”

William Troost-Ekong will flip his consideration from membership duties to nationwide assignments this week.

The previous Udinese centre-back has been included within the Nigerian squad that may face Portugal in a global pleasant in Lisbon on Thursday, November 17.