Millwall Faces Injury Crisis as Neghli and Azeez Suffer Setbacks
Millwall Football Club is grappling with a growing injury crisis as key players Camiel Neghli and Femi Azeez have been sidelined, casting a shadow over the team’s upcoming fixtures.
Record signing Camiel Neghli, who joined the Lions from Sparta Rotterdam in January for a fee exceeding £2.8 million, is set to spend at least six weeks on the sidelines due to an ankle injury. The Algerian winger sustained the injury during Millwall’s recent FA Cup defeat at Crystal Palace, forcing him to miss Tuesday’s match against Bristol City.
Manager Alex Neil confirmed the extent of Neghli’s injury, stating that it was not a case of resting the player but rather a forced absence due to the ankle issue. Neghli’s absence is a significant blow to Millwall, as he was expected to play a crucial role in the team’s attacking endeavors.
Adding to Millwall’s woes, forward Femi Azeez was also forced off the pitch during the loss to Bristol City due to a hamstring injury. Azeez, who had been a bright spark in the first half of the game, had to be substituted at half-time, further depleting Millwall’s attacking options.
Neil acknowledged Azeez’s injury, noting that the player had been a valuable outlet for the team in the first half. The extent of Azeez’s injury is still being assessed, but his absence is another setback for Millwall as they prepare for their upcoming Championship match against Watford on Saturday.
The injuries to Neghli and Azeez come at a critical time for Millwall, as they aim to climb the Championship table and secure a playoff spot. With several key players sidelined, manager Alex Neil will have to rely on the depth of his squad and find creative solutions to overcome the injury crisis.
Millwall fans will be hoping for swift recoveries for both Neghli and Azeez, as their presence on the pitch is crucial to the team’s success. In the meantime, the remaining players will have to step up and deliver strong performances to ensure that Millwall remains competitive in the Championship.
