Xtra Time Web Desk: Star Indian defender Sandesh Jhungan has injured himself ahead of HNK Sibenik’s match against Rijeka FC in the Croatia top tier league Prva HNL. The injury to Jhingan means he will have to wait longer for his debut in the Croatian league. Less than 30 hours before their match against Rijeka FC, HNK Sibenik head coach Mario Rosas confirmed Jhingan will miss the club’s next fixture because of injury. Haitian Christopher Attys, who came on loan from Inter Milan will also miss the match against Rijeka FC.
“Sandesh did an MRI, the doctors’ opinions are different. According to some, he might be able to continue training next week, but we’ll see, hopefully it’s nothing serious,” said HNK Sibenik coach Mario Rosas.
He added, “Mesa and Julardzija may be lost for the whole season, there will be no Bilic, while Kvesic and Sahiti are questionable. We also have to solve the paperwork for Sandesh and Attys. But that will not and must not be an excuse for us.”
Jhingan was named India’s footballer of the year last month. The 28-year-old defender decided to explore new challenges in Europe after he completed a move from ATK Mohun Bagan to HNK Sibenik.