Ex-Man Utd star almost lost thumb in freak accident away from Premier League duty

Ex-Man Utd star almost lost thumb in freak accident away from Premier League duty.

Axel Tuanzebe, a defender for Ipswich, had a bizarre accident at home that nearly cost him his thumb. As a result, he required surgery and missed Saturday’s Premier League match against West Ham.

After a serious accident when cleaning the dishes, former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe had surgery to save his thumb.

Tuanzebe was noticeably missing from Saturday’s Premier League match against West Ham, despite being a mainstay in Ipswich’s

starting eleven for every match this season. The 26-year-old was a huge loss for Kevin McKenna’s team at the London Stadium, where

they lost 4-1. He was crucial to the Tractor Boys’ rise out of the championship.

Following the game, the manager of Ipswich revealed that Tuanzebe was sidelined because of a hand injury sustained in a “very

unfortunate accident.”. The right-back suffered a serious cut on his hand after breaking a glass while doing laundry, as reported by the

Mail.

Although Tuanzebe needed emergency medical attention, his thumb was thankfully spared after a successful surgery.

It’s unclear when Tuanzebe will be able to return to the field. It seems unlikely that he will make a recovery with Ipswich scheduled to

play Everton on October 19 in a crucial Premier League matchup that will determine who is at the bottom of the table.

Tuanzebe suffered a hand injury in a terrible accident, and McKenna has acknowledged that his absence will be felt. He has had

surgery and will be out for some time. It’s likely going to take longer than a few weeks. Discussions with the experts are still ongoing.”

The player’s absence comes as a significant blow, with his manager conceding: “He’s naturally a miss with the way he’s started the

season. He’s going to be out for a little while. We’re going to have to adjust and regroup as a team.”