Gor Mahia foward Patrick Essombe is expected to be fine after a worrying moment during the derby match, where he went down in the 72nd minute following an unfortunate tackle and awkward landing.
Medical staffPatrick Essombe have now confirmed that the forward only suffered a muscle cramp on the leg, easing fears of a serious injury.
Essombe was visibly in discomfort and required immediate attention before being stretchered off as a precaution. He was later replaced by Ben Stanley, who came on to see out the game.
Match Incident Timeline
- 72’ – Essombe goes down after an unfortunate tackle and awkward landing
- Medical team rushes in as he receives treatment on the pitch
- Player stretchered off as a precaution
- 75’ – Substitution made: Essombe replaced by Ben Stanley
Medical Update
Club doctors have reassured that the injury is not serious, confirming it is a muscle cramp. He will now be observed closely for the next 48 hours by the club’s medical team before being cleared to resume training.
Performance Before Injury
Before the setback, Essombe was one of the standout performers in the match. He:
- Piled constant pressure on the opposition defense
- Came close to scoring on two occasions
- Played a key attacking role before his forced substitution
While the sight of Essombe being stretchered off caused concern among fans, early medical assessment has eased fears. His recovery is expected to be short-term, with a return to training likely after monitoring.
