Mohammed Salisu Abdul Karim (born 17 April 1999) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Southampton. Southampton chief executive officer Martin Semmens recently explained to the BBC. Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed the reason behind defender Mohammed Salisu's continued struggle to prove his fitness - and it is a … There is, hopefully, a light at the end of the tunnel.". This is what Hasenhuttl had to say about Salisu last week: Ghanaian defender, Mohammed Salisu is among Southampton’s injury returnees as the club prepares for Thursday’s FA Cup clash with Wolves. ... After turning down his first Ghana call-up in 2019 due to injury… Thomas Partey missed Arsenal’s 4-2 win over Leeds United due to injury. Again, after joining group practice in September, it took him three more months to make his first matchday squad. To use this site, please enable Javascript. "He [Salisu] came to us with a medical issue and we knew he probably won't play until October," Southampton chief executive officer Martin Semmens recently explained to the BBC. Centre-Back, Contract expires: Accra, Position: He's not too far away. He's physically great and fits our system and Ralph loves working with him and he'll be a great player in our future.". If you should notice an error regardless, please use the correction form. Southampton boss explains worrying Mohammed Salisu injury and his struggle at the club. The family of Ghana and Real Valladolid defender, Mohammed Salisu, has issued a press statement to clarify recent developments saying the player is not interested in playing for the Black Stars but looking to get a call-up to the Spanish national team. The centre-back has picked up a muscle injury ahead of his side’s FA Cup game against Shrewsbury Town on Saturday. Although not much is known about the specifics of Salisu’s injury, it is clear to see where his ongoing problem was picked up. Dan N’Lundulu may be given a chance to impress from the start after his goal in the FA Cup Third-Round tie versus Shrewsbury Town, whilst Moussa Djenepo will be needed with Takumi Minamino cup tied. The Dane was rushed back into action at the weekend following a knee injury and may be rested. Lethal Leeds punish Man City's sloppiness ahead of Dortmund showdown, The WhatsApp message that saw Vinicius choose Real Madrid over Barcelona. The 21-year-old is yet to make an appearance for the Saints since completing his £10.9million move from Real Valladolid last summer. 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The 21-year-old centre-back could soon rejoin practice after considerable time out on the sidelines Troubled Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu is among three Southampton players expected back in training in the “next few days”, according to club manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. “They're not back in training sessions with the team yet, that should only take a few more days. In the Premier League, Mohammed Salisu made his first Premier League appearance for Southampton in their 2-1 defeat to Wolves. That’s why it takes a little bit longer for the other one," he explained as he confirmed that Salisu arrived carrying an injury from the 2019-20 season. He broke into the Real Valladolid first-team during the 2019/20 season and played in every single league game up until June, but then it seems his issue started. News Injury Report Lineups Formations Rankings Custom Rankings Depth Charts Projections Tables Defense Vs. Pos Stats Player Stats Team Stats Stat Trends Team Trends Team Page. Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu finally made his debut for Southampton after six months of waiting, as they defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 in the FA Cup fifth round on Thursday. This is the injury history of Mohammed Salisu from FC Southampton. After sealing a four-year move from Spanish outfit Real Valladolid last August, the Ghanaian was forced to hold on for one more month before joining The Saints' pre-season training for the 2020-21 campaign. Southampton have signed Real Valladolid's Mohammed Salisu for £10.9m. We made that decision because we believe he's going to be a superstar in the future. Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu is set to miss his side's FA Cup game against Shrewsbury Town on Saturday after picking up a muscle injury. He made Hasenhuttl's team sheet six consecutive times in December, each time going only as far as making the bench, before suffering a new injury in late December, prolonging his quest for a first outing at St. Mary's. The 21-year-old saw 90 minutes of action, helping The Saints progress to the sixth round of the cup competition. Apr 17, 1999 (21), Place of birth: Fantrax Premier League Rankings: Gameweek 28. Media reports on Tuesday, July 29, quoted Black Stars coach Charles Akonnor as […] Jun 30, 2024, Injury history, suspensions and absences are based on a variety of media reports and are researched with the greatest of care. Copyright © 2021 Goal (English) All rights reserved. Prince Narkortu Teye . Fitness problems have blighted Salisu since he completed his £10.9million move from Real Valladolid in August. From Soccer City to Palm Beach Stars: Is Edson Braafheid the most obscure World Cup finalist ever? “I hope not too long. Club chief executive officer Martin Semmens sheds light on the delayed debut and injury situation of Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu. The 21-year-old centre-back could soon rejoin practice after considerable time out on the sidelines. Salisu is still chasing his first appearance for Southampton, five months into his transfer. Defender Jannik Vestergaard and attacker Nathan Tella are the others tipped to re-join Saints training after some spell in the treatment room. "From our perspective, we made that decision [to still go ahead with the transfer]. Mohammed Salisu looks set for an extended spell on the sidelines at Southampton, in what has been a nightmare debut season for the 21-year-old. “One was physically fit and the other one was not. On this page injuries as well as suspensions. Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu to make his Southampton debut after he suffered another injury setback. "Just when he was ready, just when he was training every day and doing really well he picked up a muscle injury, I think after the Fulham game. Southampton injury news: Kyle Walker-Peters set to return, Mohammed Salisu could make debut against Wolves Ralph Hasenhuttl had some positive team news ahead of Saints’ FA Cup clash with Wolves By St. Mary's Musings Feb 11, 2021, 8:00am GMT Troubled Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu is among three Southampton players expected back in training in the "next few days", according to club manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Mohammed Salisu. “Again, […] Defender Mohammed Salisu is set for another spell on the sidelines after suffering a fresh injury at Southampton. 8 days ago. “They're still moving along," Hasenhuttl said when asked about the situation of the injured trio, Daily Echo has reported. "I think we need to be really clear here: we are exceptionally happy with him as a person and a character. Date of birth/Age: After turning down his first Ghana call-up in 2019 due to injury, the defender has largely been rendered unavailable for any further national invitations by his fitness challenges. Be the first to comment! The centre-back has resumed training for the first time since sustaining an injury in December and is now well on course to make his Saints bow in the fifth round showdown at Molineux. Sports News of Thursday, 7 January 2021 Source: Football Ghana Southampton defender, Mohammed Salisu Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu is set to miss his His return is no doubt refreshing news for Ghana and Southampton fans who are growing increasingly frustrated by the centre-back's predicament since joining the club in August last year. "It’s an older thing," he explained. To the correction form. Mohammed Salisu's hope of making his first appearance for new club Southampton against Shrewsbury Town on Saturday looks unlikely, having picked up a muscle injury. Ghanaian centre-back Mohammed Salisu could soon rejoin Southampton practice after ... 'Light at the end of the tunnel' as Southampton deliver injury update. Troubled Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu is among three Southampton players expected back in training in the “next few days”, according to club manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. “There are some bigger issues that we had with him. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed the reason behind defender Mohammed Salisu's continued struggle to prove his fitness - and it is a problem that Southampton are currently unable to rectify. So he was ready to play and if fit, Ralph would have selected him but he picked up a muscle injury. Ghanaian centre-back Mohammed Salisu could soon rejoin Southampton practice after time out on the sidelines. Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu has suffered yet another injury setback at Southampton FC. Southampton sign Salisu - "Important signing" from Real Valladolid, Højbjerg and Walker-Peters swap deal - Saints boss Hasenhüttl not focussing on rumours. That decision is on me, it's not on him or [Southampton manager] Ralph [Hasenhuttl]. The Southampton boss has confirmed that new signing Mohammed Salisu will be missing from the match day squad against Everton on Sunday. Mohammed Salisu: ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ as Southampton deliver Ghanaian’s injury update | Goal.com. 8 days ago. "We expected him to be available from the middle of October and in November he was getting on track, then he had a setback that probably pushed him into December. Southampton injury update: Stuart Armstrong to return against Everton, two players sidelined ... there aren’t any fresh updates on Mohammed Salisu and when he will make his debut Saints appearance after signing from Real Valladolid in the summer.