Werder Bremen defender Felix Agu has suffered a disappointing new injury blow, forcing the 26-year-old back into the medical room shortly after his long-awaited return to the pitch. The Nigerian international had only recently reintegrated into the first team after a grueling four-month recovery from a syndesmosis ligament injury. That previous ailment notably prevented the versatile left-back from representing the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, a tournament where he was expected to play a significant role for the national team.
The latest setback occurred in unfortunate circumstances during the pre-match warm-up sessions before Werder Bremen’s Bundesliga fixture against St. Pauli last weekend. Agu, who has managed nine league appearances for the “Greens” during this injury-interrupted 2025/26 campaign, was forced to withdraw from the starting lineup moments before kick-off. Following a series of diagnostic scans, the club’s medical staff confirmed a new issue that will prevent him from contributing to the squad’s upcoming matches.
“Bremen confirmed he suffered a muscle injury in his adductor area, and will be sidelined for the time being.”
This adductor injury represents a significant psychological and physical hurdle for Agu, who has struggled to maintain a consistent run of games since the start of the season. Werder Bremen’s technical department expressed their sympathy for the player, noting that he had worked tirelessly to overcome his previous ankle ligament complications. While the club has not provided a definitive timeline for his recovery, muscle tears in the adductor region typically require several weeks of rehabilitation and strength training before a player can safely return to competitive action.
The absence of the Super Eagles star leaves Bremen manager Ole Werner with a tactical headache as the club enters a crucial phase of the Bundesliga season. With Agu unavailable, the team must once again lean on its defensive depth to fill the void on the left flank. For the player, the focus now shifts back to the treatment table, with the hope that he can return for the final stretch of the league season and regain his place in the Nigerian national setup ahead of the summer international break.
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