Bad buy for Westbrom? Coach Corberan provides fitness update on Josh Maja

Josh Maja, who recently returned from an injury spell, recently picked up another ankle injury spell against Sunderland

West Bromwich Albion manager, Carlos Corberan, has disclosed that Nigerian forward Josh Maja is facing another injury setback, Soccernet.ng reports.

Maja, who recently returned from an ankle injury sustained against Bristol City, had to be substituted off during their 2-1 loss to Sunderland due to another ankle ligament injury.

Corberan confirmed the likelihood of Maja missing games for the next four months, potentially requiring surgery for his ankle ligament.

Speaking further, the Spanish boss mentioned seeking a second opinion before deciding on the necessity of surgery.

“In the tackle against Sunderland they injured all the ligaments in his ankle, it depends and the doctors still need to ask for a second opinion to see if there is any ligament to fix without surgery,” Corberán stated, as quoted by the Club’s official website.

The manager added, “Normally he will need surgery and be out of the team for the next four months. It’s the worst news we can give”

Maja, brought in from Gironde Bordeaux during the summer transfer window, has managed just one goal so far—his debut goal against Leicester City post-injury.

This prolonged absence on injury setbacks is starting to raise concerns about his impact as a recent acquisition for West Brom.

His potential extended absence due to injury could be a setback for West Brom’s aspirations in the English Premier League, missing crucial matches that could have contributed to their campaign.