Werder Bremen have announced that Nigerian defender, Felix Agu will be out for several months after suffering a syndesmosis ligament injury.
The 26-year-old picked up the injury during Bremen’s 1-0 win over FC St. Pauli last weekend, forcing him off in the 44th minute, with Isaac Schmidt taking his place.
Club Confirms Extent of Injury
Bremen confirmed the severity of the injury in an official statement on Monday, “The Nigerian international sustained a syndesmosis ligament injury in the 1-0 home win against FC St. Pauli and will be out of the Green-Whites’ squad for several months. This was confirmed by an MRI and X-ray examination conducted by team doctor Robert Gorzolla on Monday morning,” the statement read.
“The various treatment options are currently being reviewed, and a decision will be made soon.”
Coach Steffen Reacts
Head coach Horst Steffen expressed his disappointment over Agu’s setback, promising full support for the player’s recovery.
“I’m incredibly sorry for Felix. We will do everything we can to get him fit again as quickly as possible,” Steffen declared.
“Unfortunately, however, we have to assume that Felix will be out of action for the foreseeable future.”
Impact on Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifiers
The injury also rules Agu out of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho’s Crocodiles and Benin Republic’s Squirrels.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is now expected to name a replacement for the sidelined full-back.
