Francis Amuzu strikes before injury strikes back: Anderlecht winger limps off after scoring

Anderlecht's Ghanaian-born Belgian winger Francis Amuzu endured another injury setback on Saturday against KV Mechelen, limping off after nearly an hour of play due to a sharp thigh pain.This latest injury comes after a season destroyed by pubalgia and a recent ankle injury during preseason.Despite his recurring injury woes, Amuzu managed to make a significant impact before his exit. He scored his first goal of the season, putting Anderlecht ahead 2-1 in the 50th minute with a superb strike from a tight angle. The goal was assisted by Yari Verschaeren following a corner.Anderlecht secured a 3-1 victory at the Veoliastadion Achter De Kazerne, with Ludwig Augustinsson equalizing before the break and Théo Leoni sealing the win late in the game. Francis Amuzu's compatriot Majeed Ashimeru was an unused substitute for Anderlecht.Francis Amuzu's latest injury raises concerns about his fitness, having only recently returned to the starting lineup.

Aug 19, 2024 - 22:05
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Francis Amuzu strikes before injury strikes back: Anderlecht winger limps off after scoring

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Anderlecht's Ghanaian-born Belgian winger Francis Amuzu endured another injury setback on Saturday against KV Mechelen, limping off after nearly an hour of play due to a sharp thigh pain.

This latest injury comes after a season destroyed by pubalgia and a recent ankle injury during preseason.

Despite his recurring injury woes, Amuzu managed to make a significant impact before his exit. He scored his first goal of the season, putting Anderlecht ahead 2-1 in the 50th minute with a superb strike from a tight angle. The goal was assisted by Yari Verschaeren following a corner.

Anderlecht secured a 3-1 victory at the Veoliastadion Achter De Kazerne, with Ludwig Augustinsson equalizing before the break and Théo Leoni sealing the win late in the game. Francis Amuzu's compatriot Majeed Ashimeru was an unused substitute for Anderlecht.

Francis Amuzu's latest injury raises concerns about his fitness, having only recently returned to the starting lineup.