Ndidi Out of Beşiktaş's Europa League Qualifier

Wilfred Ndidi, the Super Eagles captain, has been ruled out of Beşiktaş's UEFA Europa League second qualifying round first-leg match against FC Midtjylland due to a ligament injury in his right ankle. The Turkish club confirmed this in an official medical update, stating that Ndidi sustained the injury following assessments by the club’s medical team.

His absence is a significant setback for Beşiktaş, as he was expected to play a crucial role in their European campaign. The club did not disclose the injury's severity but confirmed that Ndidi has begun treatment under the supervision of medical staff.

Early indications suggest he may also miss the return leg unless he recovers quickly. Head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjær faces a selection dilemma, as Ndidi is regarded as a key midfielder.

Beşiktaş will adopt a cautious approach to his recovery to prevent any recurrence of the injury during the busy football calendar.