Super Eagles left-back Felix Agu is edging closer to a competitive return after a long spell on the sidelines, with Werder Bremen coach Daniel Thioune outlining a cautious reintegration plan following the player’s recovery from a syndesmosis injury, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The 26-year-old was included in Werder Bremen’s matchday squad for the first time last weekend during the Bundesliga fixture against Borussia Monchengladbach.
However, he did not make his return on the pitch, as the coaching staff felt the timing was not yet right for a full competitive comeback.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Saturday’s match against SC Freiburg, Thioune stressed that patience remains central to the club’s approach.
“It was a difficult and lengthy injury,” Thioune said. “With Felix, we have to be careful to ease him back into playing football.”
Despite the cautious tone, Thioune made it clear that Agu remains an important part of his plans.
“He can be a factor at any time during a match,” the coach said.
However, Thioune stopped short of confirming whether the defender would be ready to start against Freiburg, stating, “I don’t know that after 48 hours.”
While uncertainty surrounds Agu’s immediate role, his presence in the matchday squad is no longer in doubt.
Thioune confirmed that the left-back will once again be available for selection, adding that “we need to consider the specifics” when determining how and when he is used.
Agu has been sidelined since October last year after suffering a syndesmosis ligament injury during Werder Bremen’s 1-0 home victory over FC St. Pauli.
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