“MRI detected injury” – Fresh blow for Sheffield United player

Sheffield United forward Jordan Ayew has left the Ghana national team squad after an MRI scan detected an injury, according to Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku. Ayew traveled to join manager Carlos Queiroz's squad for the international break before the medical issue was uncovered by national team doctors. Okraku confirmed the 35-year-old did not refuse the call-up, though specific details regarding the nature and recovery timeline of the injury were not disclosed.

Ayew recently joined Chris Wilder's Sheffield United on a one-year deal worth £500k gross as a free agent following his departure from Leicester City. The attacker has made three substitute appearances for the Blades, who hope he will recover before hosting Lincoln City at Bramall Lane on October 10.