Nigeria forward Josh Maja, who has reportedly drawn interest from Premier League giants Chelsea and Tottenham, is set to face a significant setback.
According to West Bromwich Albion, Josh Maja has sustained a lower leg injury and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
The 26-year-old is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days, which will provide clarity on the duration of his recovery period.
Maja's injury is undoubtedly a significant setback for West Bromwich Albion as they strive to secure promotion to the English top flight.
Maja shining for promotion chasers before injury setback
Maja has been in sensational form for West Brom this season, making a significant impact in the English Championship.
He has scored 12 goals and contributed two assists in just 26 appearances, playing a key role in West Brom's push for promotion, as they sit in 6th place.
His goal-scoring prowess has seen him rank second on the Championship goalscorer’s list, trailing only Borja Sainz of Norwich City.
The Nigeria international has recently garnered attention from top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, following his impressive performances in the Championship.
The former Sunderland star has 18 months remaining on his current West Brom contract. Maja scored three goals in 15 Premier League appearances during a six-month loan spell with Fulham in 2021.
However, the majority of his experience in English football has been gained in the Championship and League One.
Maja has earned one cap for Nigeria under former coach Gernot Rohr. He made his international debut on 10 September, 2019, coming on as a substitute for Victor Osimhen in the final moments of a 2–2 friendly draw against Ukraine.
