Charlton Athletic player Collins Sichenje underwent surgery after suffering a knee injury during a Carabao Cup match against Tottenham.
Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje will miss the rest of the 2026-27 season due to a knee injury. The 22-year-old Kenyan international sustained the injury during the Addicks' Carabao Cup fixture against Tottenham Hotspur and has since had surgery.
Club manager Nathan Jones stated that it is a difficult injury for Sichenje and the entire club. He confirmed that the surgery went well but that the player will be sidelined for an extended period. Jones expressed the club's support for Sichenje during his recovery.
Sichenje joined Charlton Athletic in February from Serbian club Vojvodina and had made ten appearances for the team. The club's management believes in his resilience and anticipates his return to the field stronger after his recovery period.
Why it mattersKenyan footballer Collins Sichenje is affected by a knee injury that requires surgery and will keep him out of play for the remainder of the season.
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