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Another chance goes begging for Victor Osimhen at AFCON: Will self-destructive Nigeria & Galatasaray striker ever achieve his full potential?

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NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays one minute in season finale Troost-Ekong had one shot after subbing in late in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Troost-Ekong was thrown in late to replace a gassed teammate. His role fluctuated throughout the season, and he didn't recapture the starting job after a severe lower leg injury in February. He tallied 11 tackles, six interceptions, ten clearances, and four blocks in nine matches (four starts), scoring once.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against former team Troost-Ekong scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot, making four interceptions and three clearances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Udinese.

Impact Troost-Ekong found the back of the net six minutes into stoppage time to claim all three points for Salernitana. The goal was the first in just eight appearances for the defender, but he picked a massive moment to score, sinking his former team in the process.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Bologna Troost-Ekong (knee) didn't feature in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bologna.

Impact Troost-Ekong but available after an extended absence, but the coach stuck with his usual trio in the back. He has recorded nine tackles, three interceptions, and three clearness in three matches since joining.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Bologna game Troost-Ekong (knee) has been included in Salernitana's squad list to face Bologna Saturday.

Impact Troost-Ekong has recovered a little earlier than expected from a tibial plateau fracture that sidelined him for the past four matches. He got consistent minutes right after joining in January, but Salernitana changed their coach since then. He has tallied nine tackles (three won), three interceptions, three clearances, and two blocks in three appearances.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out long term Troost-Ekong (knee) "is expected to return after the international break in March," director Morgan De Sanctis announced.

Impact Troost-Ekong is nursing a tibial plateau fracture and is set to skip at least the next five fixtures to heal. Salernitana will turn to the options they had before he joined in January.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with significant injury Troost-Ekong suffered a tibial plateau fracture, Salernitana announced.

Impact Troost-Ekong will undergo further tests in two weeks, but the injury is set to cost him at least a month, if not more. He has captured a starting role right after joining the club. Flavius Daniliuc, Matteo Lovato, and Norbert Gyomber are the main candidates to pick up the slack, although Salernitana also just changed their coach.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off late in Verona game Troost-Ekong left Monday's 0-1 loss to Verona at the 83rd minute due to a knee injury, Sky Italy reports, after recording one interception and one block and winning one of three ta...

Impact Troost-Ekong had an ordinary showing before getting hurt, and he left the pitch in a hurry despite being in noticeable pain to save time. Norbert Gyomber, Flavius Daniliuc, and Matteo Lovato would be candidates to fill in if he were to miss some time.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Serie A Troost-Ekong has joined Salernitana on loan with option to buy from Watford, the teams announced.

Impact Troost-Ekong returns to Italy, where he previously played for Udinese, after two years in England. He posted 11 tackles, 15 interceptions, 35 clearances, and eight blocks in 15 appearances so far, contributing to four clean sheets. He could slot into a big role right away since Salernitana have been shoddy defensively lately and are dealing with a few injury concerns.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Troost-Ekong turns down Turkey move to stay at Watford William Troost-Ekong will remain at Watford until at least January having turned down the opportunity to move to Turkey, The Athletic unders...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back in full training Troost-Ekong (hamstring) has returned to full training ahead of Saturday's trip to Manchester City.

Impact Troost-Ekong has been out the past month or so with this injury, but he hasn't played since Jan. 1, so even though he's available, it's unlikely he'll be in the starting XI in his first match back. He was a regular earlier in the season, but he's struggled to find fitness and time under Roy Hodgson, something that may not change the rest of the way.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 14, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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Out with hamstring injury Troost-Ekong will miss an extended period after suffering a hamstring injury, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "It's going to keep them both out of the equation for the foreseeabl...

Impact Troost-Ekong hasn't been able to win a job under Roy Hodgson and this injury isn't going to help that. While he has 15 starts this season, he hasn't started since Jan. 1 because of AFCON and since returning, he's stayed on the bench for three-straight matches with Samir and Craig Cathcart starting over him.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twitter trolls, philanthropy, tricked by Maddison and up for the fight - Watford's William Troost-Ekong Watford's William Troost-Ekong has had a difficult season but on and off the pitch he has plenty to battle for...

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back with Watford Troost-Ekong returned to training with Watford over the break after Nigeria was knocked out of AFCON.

Impact Troost-Ekong was a regular under two different managers to start the season and he's expected to hold onto that job under Roy Hodgson. That said, Watford's back line has struggled all season and there are no guarantees as to who Hodgson will select at center-back.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Nigeria for AFCON Troost-Ekong will miss at least the next two games for Watford while playing for Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Impact With Adam Masina also headed out on international duty, Watford's backline depth will certainly be stretched. Injuries concerns for Kiko Femenia (hamstring) and Danny Rose (knee) will only further complicate the problem. For his part, Troost-Ekong has registered 21 clearances, nine tackles (four won) and three interceptions in his previous five contests but just one shot (off target).

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maddison ruins Ranieri's return as Leicester beats Watford

James Maddison has inspired Leicester to a 4-2 win over Watford in the Premier League to ruin Claudio Ranieri’s return

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Makes eight clearances during loss Troost-Ekong made two tackles (won one), one interception and eight clearances during Saturday's 5-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Troost-Ekong was busy defensively as Liverpool never really took their foot off the pedal. This was as difficult of a matchup as a defender can get and he'll look to bounce back during Saturday's trip to Everton.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nailed on starter Troost-Ekong has started all three games for Watford so far this season.

Impact Troost-Ekong has not only started all three games but has played every minute thus far. The defender has a team-high 18 clearances through the opening three matches.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'It makes all the difference' - Troost-Ekong reacts after fans attended Watford game ' Goal.com Watford and Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong was happy to have fans back in the stadium to support them when they faced West Bromwich Albion in a pre-season game on Saturday.

JULY 25, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Troost-Ekong: Watford aim to keep clean sheet in every game William Troost-Ekong has stated Watford are aiming to keep a clean sheet in every game they play to boost their promotion target.

MARCH 13, 2021 • GOAL.COM

‘Pray for Nigeria’ – Balotelli, Essien, Zaha join Super Eagles to condemn Lekki massacre Mario Balotelli, Michael Essien, Yannick Bolasie, Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi and Antonio Rudiger have condemned the shooti...

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Joining Watford is a ‘win-win’ for Troost-Ekong – Adelakun Tunde Adelakun, a member of the Super Eagles technical crew, has stated that William Troost-Ekong joining Watford is a “win-win” for the cen...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • GOAL.COM

William Troost-Ekong: the 'leader' that earned his stripes alongside Harry Kane Watford's new Holland-born Nigeria international started his career in England - and a return to Hertfordshire is just the ticket

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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