Alex Iwobi has shared an update on the hamstring injury he sustained during Fulham’s Premier League clash with Brentford on April 18, a setback that has kept him out of the club’s last three league matches.
The injury occurred in the first half of the match when Iwobi pulled up unchallenged while chasing a loose ball shortly before half-time. He was subsequently substituted, with Samuel Chukwueze coming on, and immediately made his way down the tunnel.
The Nigeria international explained that he has been trying to stay mobile during his recovery process despite the discomfort.
Speaking on the Alexander Yaa Digg podcast, Iwobi said: “I’m just walking through my neighborhoods, going through the shops. Obviously, the reason why I’m doing this is to get some blood flow and oxygen into the legs, make sure my legs are not just indoors, and keep active,” Alex Iwobi said.
“Right now, as it stands, I have got a hamstring injury, so I’m going to keep on the move and get my steps in. It’s unfortunate to get a hamstring injury. I appreciate the support and the love that everyone’s showing me, and everyone checking on me.
“As of now, I don’t know how bad it is. I’m able to walk, though I’ve got a limp, so that’s a positive. I’ve got a scan soon. So by the time this video is out, I would have had my results, so I’m praying for a speedy recovery.”
Iwobi also reflected on the psychological strain injuries place on professional footballers, admitting that being sidelined has been frustrating.
“I’m just grateful that I don’t really get injured on a regular basis because it is mentally challenging. Even me, now that I’m injured, I’m just fuming. I can’t be active, I can’t move freely. But that’s life; it is part of the game.”
This season, the Fulham midfielder has featured 27 times in the Premier League, contributing four goals and three assists while accumulating 2,279 minutes of playing time.
