Manager Steve Bruce gave an update on Semi Ajayi ahead of the Birmingham City game as fears mount the defender will be out for another six weeks.
Since his injury against Wigan Athletic, the Nigeria international has undergone surgery, and the Baggies manager is not sure about the time of the defender’s return.
He also expressed concerns about the severity of the injury. Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday’s league fixture against Birmingham City, Bruce said of Ajayi’s knee issue, “Semi has had an operation.
We’ve listened to specialists and they’ve advised us that was the best thing to do going forward. We’re expecting him to be about another six weeks but these things can change.”
Ajayi will also be missing in action when Nigeria’s Super Eagles face the Desert Warriors of Algeria in a friendly billed for September 27 at the Stade Olympique d’Oran. The Baggies took on Birmingham City at the Hawthorns on Tuesday night, they head to Norwich City this weekend.