West Bromwich Albion have confirmed that Semi Ajayi will miss the next few weeks after picking up a hamstring injury. The 31-year-old centre-back was forced off in the 41st minute of last weekend’s 2-0 victory over Oxford United.
Ajayi now begins a rehabilitation program to recover from the setback. Softfootball gathered that while the club expects him back before the season ends, the timing is unfortunate for both player and country. The Nigeria international had already missed around four months earlier in his career due to a similar hamstring issue.
This latest injury means Ajayi will sit out Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe next month. He has been a regular presence for the Baggies this term, making 14 league appearances since the campaign began.
The club has not specified an exact return date, but the focus remains on ensuring he recovers fully rather than rushing him back into action. For West Brom, losing a key defensive option during the final stretch of the season presents a challenge, though they will hope his absence is shorter than previous spells on the sidelines.
