Star India defender Sandesh Jhingan has efficiently undergone surgery for a cheekbone fracture which he sustained whereas enjoying within the CAFA Nations Cup in Tajikistan, his Indian Super League facet FC Goa mentioned on Friday.
Jhingan suffered the harm throughout India’s group match in opposition to Iran on September 1 in Hisor, Tajikistan. India misplaced that match 0-3, and Jhingan returned dwelling on Wednesday.
“Yes, his surgery happened on Thursday,” FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur informed PTI.
The surgery has rendered the 32-year-old stalwart uncertain for India’s two essential AFC Asian Cup qualifying spherical matches subsequent month — on October 9 in Singapore and on October 14 in Margao.
The AIFF mentioned in an announcement that Jhingan “is under expert medical care in Goa, and his recovery and rehabilitation are being closely monitored”.
“AIFF and FC Goa remain fully aligned in ensuring Sandesh receives the best treatment and every support required during this period. AIFF and FC Goa remain fully aligned in ensuring Sandesh receives the best treatment and every support required during this period,” the assertion mentioned.
“The AIFF reaffirms its commitment to always stand by players and clubs whenever injuries occur on national duty, extending complete care and assistance. Our collective efforts are focused on helping Sandesh return to the field safely and at the earliest.”
Jhingan has been a defensive bulwark for the nationwide group for a few years and in addition shares captaincy duties with Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu amongst others.
It will probably be a giant setback for India if he’s not out there for subsequent month’s two AFC Asian Cup matches for the Indian group which is in a tough place to qualify for the 2027 continental showpiece.
In the CAFA Nations Cup, nonetheless, India made it to the third-place match after their goal-less draw in opposition to Afghanistan and subsequent 2-2 stalemate between Iran and co-hosts Tajikistan on Thursday.
India’s third-place opponents will probably be recognized on Friday after the 2 matches within the different group in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
