Huge Blow for Black Stars as Paintsil Suffers Injury Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
- Los Angeles Galaxy winger Joseph Paintsil has suffered an injury ahead of the World Cup qualifiers in March
- The US-based winger, who just returned to America to begin pre-season, is expected to be out for eight weeks
- Paintsil missed most of the AFCON qualifiers and was hoping to be part of the Black Stars for the World Cup qualifiers
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Black Stars winger Joseph Paintsil has suffered an injury which will keep him out for several weeks.
The Los Angeles Galaxy player has reportedly suffered a quad injury and will be out for two months.
Paintsil hoping to make a return to the national team for the qualifiers after missing the previous matches for Ghana.
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The latest set back means Paintsil will miss Ghana's FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March against Chad and Madagascar.
His absence will also be a big blow for the Major League Soccer champions, who will begin the defence of their title without the 27-year-old, according to The Mirror US.
The former KRC Genk player enjoyed an outstanding first season in the MLS, recording double figures in goals as LA Galaxy won the MLS title.
Paintsil scored the opening goal in the 2-1 win in the final against the New York Red Bulls back in December 2024.
He returned to the United States last month to begin preparations for the upcoming season before he suffered the knock.
LA Galaxy will begin the season with a game against inaugural side San Diego.
Paintsil absence is a huge blow
Following the reports of his injury, YEN.com.gh spoke to US-based journalist Herbert Boakye, who insists Painstil's absence will be a big miss for the Black Stars.
"Looking at everything that happened in the past, Paintsil was ready for a big comeback. He is the most creative player we have abroad. In times where you can't get any form of spark from Mohammed Kudus and the others, as evident in the AFCON qualifiers, the LA Galaxy star would have been that man. He is going to be a big miss for Ghana," he said.
Paintsil opens up on life after football
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian footballer Joseph Paintsil has shared his desire to be a minister of God at the end of his career.
The Los Angeles Galaxy, who is also building a career in music, disclosed he has a strong relationship with God.
Paintsil opened up about his worship routine before games, making him a devout Christian.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
