Ghanaian forward Gideon Kodua to miss rest of 2026 after hamstring surgery

Ghanaian forward Gideon Kodua will miss action until the new year after undergoing hamstring surgery, Luton Town have confirmed. The 22-year-old has recorded one goal and one assist in seven League One appearances this season.The 22-year-old sustained the injury during Luton Towns Jersey Mikes Trophy encounter against Colchester United last Saturday, forcing him off just before the half-hour mark.Following medical examinations, scans revealed that the former West Ham United youngster required surgery to repair the damage.The procedure has since been completed, with the attacker now beginning his rehabilitation under the supervision of Luton Towns medical staff at The Brache.The League One side announced the setback ahead of their return to league action against Wycombe Wanderers.Ahead of tomorrows return to League One action at Wycombe, we can confirm that Gideon Kodua will be sidelined until the new year with a hamstring injury, the club said in an official statement.The Town attacker was substituted just before the half-hour mark of last Saturdays Jersey Mikes Trophy game at Colchester after sustaining the injury.Scans showed that the 22-year-old former West Ham youngster required surgery to repair the damage, which has been undertaken and he is now into his rehabilitation period with the medical staff at The Brache.Koduas absence represents a setback for Luton as they continue their League One campaign, with the Ghanaian expected to miss the remainder of the calendar year while recovering from the injury.The forward had made seven league appearances for the Hatters this season, contributing one goal and one assist before the setback interrupted his campaign.His focus will now be on completing his rehabilitation and regaining full fitness ahead of his expected return in the new year.The injury also interrupts an important period in the young attackers development as he looks to establish himself at Luton Town following his time at West Ham United.Luton will hope Kodua makes a full recovery and returns to action as soon as possible, although the clubs confirmation indicates that he faces several months on the sidelines.



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