Ghana international right-back Alidu Seidu has suffered a devastating season-ending ACL rupture in his left knee, his club Stade Rennes has confirmed. The 24-year-old was substituted 18 minutes into the first half of Rennes’ 1-0 away loss to Lille OSC, and medical exams undertaken on Monday confirmed the severity of the injury.
Seidu’s injury is a significant blow to both Rennes and the Ghana national team. The right-back has made 11 appearances for Rennes this season and has been a key player for the club. His absence will be deeply felt, and Rennes will need to find a suitable replacement to fill the void left by Seidu’s injury.
The injury also means that Seidu will not be part of Ghana’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers in March and June 2025. This is a significant setback for the Ghana national team, who were counting on Seidu’s experience and skill to help them qualify for the World Cup.
Seidu faces a long and challenging road to recovery. ACL injuries are notoriously difficult to recover from, and Seidu will need to undergo extensive rehabilitation to regain his strength and fitness. The Ghana international will be out of action for the remainder of the season, and his return to the pitch will be eagerly anticipated by Rennes and Ghana fans alike.
