Leicester City Star Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Breaks Silence After Injury Scare vs Birmingham
- Leicester City forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku gave fans a scare after picking up an injury
- He had scored a stunning goal in the Foxes’ 2-0 victory over Birmingham before suffering the setback
- The Ghanaian forward has since been ruled out of the Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali
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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has spoken out following an injury scare during Leicester City’s Championship clash with Birmingham City.
The 21-year-old winger, who has been in sensational form this season, continued his hot streak by opening the scoring in the Foxes’ 2–0 win.
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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku's stunning goal
He wasted no time making his mark, finding the net just eight minutes in after latching onto Louis Page’s clever assist. From there, Fatawu lit up the pitch with his energy and direct play.
The Ghanaian was everywhere. He completed two successful dribbles, won eight ground duels, added two tackles, and even registered a clearance.
According to Sofascore, he finished with a strong 7.7 rating and, deservedly, walked away with the Player of the Match award for the second consecutive week.
But what started as a night of bliss almost turned into a nightmare.
In the 87th minute, Issahaku went down clutching his leg, forcing coach Martí Cifuentes to replace him with Wout Faes.
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku breaks his silence on injury scare
The sight of Leicester’s star man walking off in discomfort raised alarm among both the home supporters and fans back in Ghana, especially given his recent history with serious injuries.
Leicester, chasing promotion, can ill afford to lose their most creative spark.
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For Ghana, too, with important international fixtures around the corner, the timing of the scare could not have been worse.
But after the final whistle, Fatawu eased fears by explaining the situation in a post-match interview.
"Yeah, it's just cramps. I'm a little bit tired. [A lack of] match fitness, but I'm getting there," he told Sky Sports with a smile.
He also made sure to credit those who stood by him during his difficult spell last season.
"Thank you to the medical team; they did it all. Thank you to my teammates. It's just a blessing to be back again and running like this."
Watch the full interview:
The winger knows the weight of long absences. Last season, he suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury in November, which sidelined him for 260 days.
In total, he missed 29 matches as Leicester struggled through relegation from the Premier League, according to Transfermarkt.
That long road back makes his current form even more impressive.
For now, Leicester can breathe easy knowing their star man’s withdrawal was precautionary rather than a major setback.
And for Fatawu, who missed out on Ghana's 24-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the focus is clear — to build on his blistering form and stay fit.
Fatawu Issahaku pays tribute to Asamoah Gyan
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh highlighted how Abdul Fatawu Issahaku paid a touching tribute to Asamoah Gyan during Leicester City’s Championship encounter with Charlton.
The former Dreams FC winger struck the match-winner, sealing a crucial away triumph for the Foxes.
Source: YEN.com.gh
