Fatawu Issahaku is a player of Leicester City
Ghanaian winger, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, has taken a major step forward in his recovery from an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury, returning to the pitch for ball work for the first time since undergoing surgery late last year.
The 21-year-old, who had been enjoying a promising spell with Leicester City, suffered the injury during Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Angola in November 2023.
He was forced off at halftime after experiencing discomfort in his knee.
A medical assessment later confirmed significant damage, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2023/24 season.
Now, months into his rehabilitation, the former Dreams FC star is showing visible progress.
A video posted on social media this week showed Fatawu back on the grass, going through light drills and ball work, an encouraging sign for both Leicester City and the Black Stars.
Before his injury, the dynamic forward had played 11 league matches for Leicester, registering two assists and quickly becoming a key figure under then-manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.
His absence was felt as Leicester City struggled without his pace and creativity during key fixtures, ultimately suffering relegation.
With the 2024/25 season on the horizon, Fatawu’s return to light training offers hope that he could be fully fit in time for pre-season.
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