Ipswich defender Axel Tuanzebe is expected to be out for at least a month after suffering a bizarre hand injury while washing dishes.
The 26-year-old Congolese international injured his thumb while washing dishes last week.
The former Manchester United and https://ufabet999.app Aston Villa defender started Ipswich’s first six Premier League games this season before missing Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at West Ham.
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said on Saturday that Tuanzebe’s injury was a “very unfortunate accident”.
“He’s definitely out, he’s going to be out for a while,” McKenna said.
Ipswich told the BBC the accident happened at home and Tuanzebe has now undergone surgery.
Ben Johnson was brought on as a substitute at the London Stadium, with the defeat meaning Ipswich are still without a win after seven Premier League games.
“He’s naturally a miss with the way he’s started the season. He’s going to be out for a little while,” McKenna said.
Ipswich told BBC Sport the accident had occurred at home and Tuanzebe has had successful surgery.
Ben Johnson replaced Tuanzebe at London Stadium, where defeat left Ipswich still winless after seven league games.
Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna said on Saturday Tuanzebe’s injury was a “very unfortunate accident”.