Umar Sadiq Ruled Out Of The Season, To Go Under Doctor Knives

Umar Sadiq Ruled Out Of The Season, To Go Under Doctor Knives

Alfred Kadiri

Injured Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq will be out for both club and country, as he is expected to have surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

The lanky Real Sociedad forward who is now out of Coach Jose Peseiro's plans for the upcoming International friendly against Portugal in Lisbon, injured himself in Sunday night's Spanish LaLiga game against Getafe, in which they lost 2-1.

Umar who has got three goals (two for Almeria and one for Sociedad), was later substituted in the 1st half as a precaution. 

On Monday, scan results have now shown the 25-year-old season which started on a bright form, might already be over. 

The club then announced with regrets that the promising Nigerian striker who joined them this summer has been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament.

Umar is now expected to go under doctor's knives in the coming days.

Recall Real Sociedad signed Umar Sadiq from Almeria for around €20m + €6m add-ons to replace Isak, who left the club for Premier League side Newcastle United.