Besiktas provide update on Wilfred Ndidi injury

Turkish Super Lig outfit Besiktas have confirmed the details of Wilfred Ndidi's injury after the Super Eagles star was forced off injured during the draw against South Africa. 

The Super Eagles had to see off the rest of the match against South Africa without on-pitch captain Wilfred Ndidi, who went off injured in the 70th minute of the game. 

The new Besiktas signing played the full duration during the victory against Rwanda. However, Chelle had to replace him with Christantus Uche for twenty-plus minutes after he went down, requiring a substitution. 

The combative midfielder is now back in Istanbul, where he had undergone tests. Following the evaluation, Besiktas published the details of his injury. 

“Our player, Wilfred Ndidi, who was unable to play due to an injury sustained during the Nigerian national team's match against South Africa, has returned to Turkey. An evaluation and an MRI performed at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital revealed a strain and bleeding in the posterior thigh muscle (semimembranosus). Our medical team has begun treatment for our player.”

Besiktas play Basaksehir on Saturday, and it is unlikely that Ndidi will be available for the match. He has begun treatment for his injury; hence, his return will depend on his recovery.