Groin Injury Rules Kenneth Omeruo Out Of Wigan Athletic Clash

Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has not made full progress in his recovery from an injury he picked up while defending the colours of the Nigeria national team.

It would be recalled that the center - half had to make way for Godfrey Oboabona as early as the 13th minute of the international friendly between Nigeria and South Africa in Nelspruit last weekend after sustaining a groin injury.

Due to the ailment, the Nigeria national - teamer has revealed, himself, that he won’t be available for selection in Middlesbrough
’s clash against Wigan Athletic on Friday at the Riverside Stadium.

“Good luck to my boys today against @LaticsOfficial. Come on lads let’s finish them off.. Hopefully, I am back fit soon, ” Kenneth Omeruo said on Twitter.

The  21 - year - old has suited up 18 times for Boro in the Championship, but has seen his first team opportunities limited in the last one month.