West Brom attacker Josh Maja has faced a double injury blow which will significantly impact his return date, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.
The injury expert has also highlighted the possibility of a re-injury and that the medical staff will do their utmost to ensure that does not happen.
He is understood to have multiple torn ligaments in his ankle and also an issue in his knee, although there’s not enough clarity over the latter.
Speaking exclusively with West Brom News about Maja’s situation, Brar, a specialist in Physical Therapy and Sports Scientist, said.
“It’s a double blow with multiple torn ligaments in his ankle and some damage to his knee as well but unclear on specifics there so that will have a huge impact on his return.“
“Step-by-step recovery to avoid setbacks will be a progressive yet methodical rehab that focuses on restoring mobility and strength first.
“The medical staff will then be looking to build them up along with neuromuscular control, eventually advancing to sport-specific activities and intensity levels.“
The Nigeria international has not been fortunate since his move to the Hawthorns in the summer.
Just when it looked like Carlos Corberan was giving him an extended run in the first team and he even scored his first goal of the season.
Corberan has stated that the 24-year-old may be ruled out for up to four months but given this recent update, it’s hard to put a fixed timeline on that.
