SK Slavia Prague head coach Jindřich Trpišovský has confirmed that Super Eagles central defender Igoh Ogbu is expected to return to action next week ahead of the league fixture against FK Dukla Prague.

The Nigeria international; was among a number of Slavia players absent during their narrow 1–0 victory at the Fortuna Arena on Saturday evening.

Speaking after the match, Trpišovský revealed that the medical team was doing everything possible to ensure his readiness for the derby on Friday, February 27. 

"The entire medical team is doing everything they can to be ready for the derby, because we also accumulate penalties there," Trpišovský said as reported by Infotbal.

The Red and Whites have been stretched by injuries, with David Moses, Tomáš Vlček, David Douděra, Lukáš Provod, Alexandr Bužek, and long-term absentee Dominik Javorček all sidelined.

Trpišovský revealed that at least two players could be available for the Dukla game, while four others are expected to return ahead of the derby. 

"We need them back as soon as possible. Now I estimate that two players will go with us to Dukla and four players will be available for the derby," Trpišovsk added. 

Ogbu's anticipated comeback will come as a major boost for the Red and Whites, who will be without suspended duo Tomáš Chorý and Tomáš Holeš for the Dukla encounter.

Adeyemi Adewale