Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has shared an encouraging progress report on his injury recovery, fuelling optimism that he could be back in action soon for both Fulham and Nigeria ahead of next month’s international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
The 26-year-old picked up the problem during Fulham’s 1-0 loss to Brentford in April, and he was forced to leave the field early. The setback quickly raised fears that his season might be over.
Iwobi then missed a run of Premier League fixtures, including matches against Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Arsenal, as Fulham faced difficulties maintaining their form without him in the midfield.
Now, the latest update from the player suggests the situation is improving faster than first feared. Iwobi said he has restarted walking as part of his rehabilitation and is moving through the process step by step, while also noting that he still feels a bit of discomfort. He added that he is relieved the issue does not appear to be returning as a recurring problem.
Fulham boss Marco Silva had previously suggested the midfielder would not be sidelined for an extended period, and Iwobi’s recovery trajectory appears to align with that expectation.
At club level, Iwobi remains a crucial figure for Fulham. His creativity, sharp movement and ability to connect midfield to the forward line have made him central to their attacking rhythm, and his absence has been particularly noticeable during a challenging stretch of fixtures for the London side.
For Nigeria, the boost is just as significant. Under head coach Eric Chelle, Iwobi is viewed as one of the team’s leading figures and a dependable midfield option.
Nigeria are set to take on Poland and Portugal in June in two major friendly matches, with the games expected to play an important role in Chelle’s preparation for upcoming competitive assignments.
With the Premier League campaign edging toward its conclusion, expectations are beginning to grow that Iwobi could return before the season ends and reach full fitness in time to take part in international duty.
