Harambee Stars prospect Eliot Matazo will miss the remainder of the EFL season and is expected to be sidelined for up to nine months following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The 23-year-old, who recently underwent surgery, sustained the injury during Hull City’s match against Cardiff City two weeks ago.Matazo had made six appearances for Hull since joining the club in January from AS Monaco, scoring on his home debut against Stoke City.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763435##Hull City coach Ruben Selles confirmed that the midfielder’s surgery took place ahead of schedule. According to Selles, the medical team found that Matazo’s quadriceps muscle had sufficient strength and did not need further development, a common requirement before most ACL surgeries.”The consultation with the specialist went well. Usually, the knee is still swollen or the quad muscle needs to be strengthened before surgery, but the doctor found everything in perfect condition to proceed immediately,” Selles said in an interview with the Hull Daily Mail.Benni McCarthy reveals Harambee Stars’ CHAN goalDiscussing Matazo’s rehabilitation, Selles revealed that the first phase of recovery will take place in the Netherlands, after which Matazo will return to Hull to continue his rehab.”We’re arranging for him to do the first part of his recovery away from Hull, likely in Amsterdam. The city has the facilities we need, and it’s close enough to London, so it’s a convenient choice,” Selles explained.”Our medical department is handling the logistics. This is a delicate period for the player, and it’s essential that he recovers in a top facility near trusted doctors and people who can take care of him during this difficult time.”Mara Sugar hoping for a favorable decision on aborted game against AFC LeopardsRecovery from ACL surgery typically takes six months to a year. While most patients are able to return to daily activities within six months, returning to high-level sports can take longer, depending on the individual and the rehabilitation process.Matazo’s injury is a significant blow for the Harambee Stars and the new coach Benni McCarthy. The Kenyan national team had been looking to call up Matazo, who was born in Belgium to a Kenyan mother and is eligible to represent Kenya despite having featured for Belgium’s junior national sides. McCarthy had last week expressed his intent to recruit high-quality players like Matazo for the national team.Mozzart Bet Cup: Gor Mahia, Ulinzi romp to last 16 as Murang’a Seal escape once again
