Super Eagles: Eric Chelle sweating over in-form winger as Poland, Portugal friendlies beckon

Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella is nursing a muscle injury and remains a doubt for Bayer Leverkusen’s final Bundesliga clash against Hamburg this Saturday, Afrik-Foot reports.

​It has been a torrid campaign for Tella, who has spent much of the season sidelined. The 26-year-old has battled a string of knee, foot, and muscular issues, forcing him to miss a total of 17 matches this term.

​The former Southampton man appeared to have turned a corner in late March. Since returning to full fitness, he has been in sparkling form; in his last two outings against RB Leipzig and FC Köln, he provided two assists and a goal, proving pivotal to Leverkusen’s late-season surge.

His value to the team was clear in their last match against Stuttgart, where his absence was felt in a disappointing 3-1 defeat.

​Leverkusen Sweating Over Tella’s Fitness

​After missing the Stuttgart fixture due to a persistent muscle problem, Tella’s availability for the season finale at the BayArena remains uncertain.

According to Kicker, the winger is still struggling with the injury and may be ruled out against Hamburg.

​This would be a significant blow for coach Kasper Hjulmand. Tella has been a revelation since finding his rhythm, offering the technical quality and intensity the manager relies on.

​Super Eagles: A Blow for Eric Chelle?

​Tella’s recent resurgence had firmly placed him on coach Eric Chelle’s radar for the upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal in June.

His ability to both create and convert chances, combined with his high work rate, makes him an ideal candidate for a Super Eagles squad looking to integrate fresh talent.

​While his status for the final club game on Saturday is shaky, Tella’s injury has not yet been fully confirmed. Nigerian fans and coaching staff alike will be hoping he recovers in time to suit up for the national team.