Villarreal have confirmed that Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze will be out of action for weeks after sustaining a thigh injury against Arsenal.
The 21-year-old was stretchered off against Arsenal in the early moments of the match which ended 0-0.
“The Nigerian footballer has suffered muscle damage to the quadriceps in his left leg,” reads a statement on the club website.
“Medical tests carried out on Samu Chukwueze have confirmed muscular damage to the quadriceps in his left leg, which he picked up during the second leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final against Arsenal FC.
“The recovery time depends on the player’s progress.”
Chukwueze has enjoyed regular playing time for the Yellow Submarine this season under Unai Emery.
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