Kenan Yildiz undergoes foot surgery as Jeff Ekhator sustains muscle injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Kenan Yildiz underwent surgery on August 31 to repair a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot. Dr. Martin Jordan performed the successful procedure at the Augsburg Hessingpark Klinik in the presence of club doctor Dr. Marco Freschi. The player is scheduled to begin his rehabilitation program on September 1. Meanwhile, Jeff Ekhator underwent radiological examinations at J|Medical following a right thigh injury sustained during training on August 30. The tests revealed a moderate-grade injury to the semitendinosus muscle. Ekhator will remain sidelined for further evaluation in two weeks to determine his recovery timeline.
- •Kenan Yildiz had surgery for a fractured fifth metatarsal on August 31.
- •Rehabilitation for Kenan Yildiz begins on September 1.
- •Jeff Ekhator sustained a moderate-grade semitendinosus muscle injury in training.
- •Jeff Ekhator will undergo follow-up medical testing in two weeks.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Medical Update | Kenan Yildiz and Jeff Ekhator
"On Monday, August 31, Kenan Yildiz underwent surgery to fix a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot. The operation, carried out at the Augsburg Hessingpark Klinik by Dr M...
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