Waldrum issues update on Leicester City star’s injury

The Leicester Metropolis defender suffered a knock in Nigeria’s opening fixture in opposition to South Africa that stored her out of the sport in opposition to Botswana, however she might return in opposition to Burundi

Tremendous Falcons coach Randy Waldrum has revealed that Leicester Metropolis defender Ashleigh Plumptre might return to motion in Nigeria’s remaining group recreation in opposition to Burundi.

Plumptre suffered a knock in Nigeria’s opening day loss to South Africa. The damage ensured that she didn’t function within the matchday squad within the Tremendous Falcons’ 2-0 victory in opposition to Botswana.

Earlier than the sport in opposition to the Mares, the 24-year-old was coaching individually to make sure that she didn’t irritate the damage.

Nonetheless, according to reports from OgaNla media on Saturday, the Leicester Metropolis defender has returned to full coaching with the crew.

Forward of the ultimate group recreation in opposition to Burundi, Waldrum has confirmed that Plumptre might return to motion in opposition to the Swallows.

“Plumptre might have performed the final recreation if we felt we wanted her to get the outcome,” Waldrum mentioned as per OgaNla media.

“We skilled earlier, so we’ve got an thought of the place she is in her restoration.

“However there’s a risk that we are going to maintain her once more simply to ensure she will get prepared for the quarterfinals.

“Nonetheless, we might think about giving her some recreation time to get some minutes underneath her belt earlier than the quarterfinal match. Nonetheless, all of it will depend on the physician.

“Nonetheless, if the sport in opposition to Burundi have been the quarterfinal, she could be enjoying.

“She’s able to enjoying, however we additionally need to be good,” Waldrum mentioned.

The Tremendous Falcons tackle Burundi- the weeping ladies of the group after two video games. Nigeria are overwhelming champions to nick all three factors.

Plumptre might not begin the sport, however she could possibly be launched instead so she will regain health.