Paul Onuachu injury update: 2 things to know ahead of Trabzonspor vs Gaziantep

Paul Onuachu has taken a major step on his road to full fitness as he works towards a comeback for Trabzonspor ahead of Sunday’s clash with Gaziantep FK.

The Nigerian international has been out since picking up an injury during Trabzonspor’s 4-2 win over Finnish side KuPS Kuopio in the UEFA Conference League.

The former Southampton star has missed three matches, but his latest training session has raised hopes that he could return to the squad this weekend.

Paul Onuachu injury update

1. Onuachu resumes training after KuPS injury

According to Turkish outlet 61saat, Paul Onuachu has returned to individual training. The Super Eagles striker trained during the two-day break given to his teammates. He is expected to rejoin the group after completing his individual training.

Onuachu picked up the injury in Trabzonspor’s Conference League match against KuPS. The striker put his side ahead in the third minute but was forced off seven minutes later.

He received treatment after the game but missed the matches against Beşiktaş and Hearts. He was also left out of the squad for the game against Çaykur Rizespor.

The 31-year-old has now started working individually as he looks to return to action. However, Trabzonspor have yet to provide an official update on the nature of his injury or his recovery.

2. Onuachu could return against Gaziantep

Trabzonspor host Gaziantep FK at Papara Park on Sunday, November 1, and Onuachu could be back in the squad.

The former KRC Genk attacker is expected to resume team training after his individual sessions. His inclusion will depend on his fitness and how he responds to the next stage of his recovery.

Trabzonspor will not rush Onuachu back to action with Franculino Djú and Mohamed Salah providing the goals in his absence. Salah has eight goals and three assists in nine appearances while Franculino has shipped in with four goals and two assists in six games.

Last year’s top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig, Onuachu is experiencing a slow start to the new campaign with only two goals two goals in seven games so far.