Muhamed Tijani Poised for Early Return Among Argyle’s Injured Squad

Wayne Rooney, Plymouth Argyle’s manager, has indicated that Muhamed Tijani is anticipated to be the initial player among the club’s four currently injured individuals to resume play. This season, Tijani has made one start and two substitute appearances for the team. The Nigerian forward, who joined on a season-long loan from Slavia Prague, has only played three times since sustaining a hamstring tear in early October. However, Rooney stated that Tijani’s return could occur by ‘mid-January’ should his rehabilitation proceed as planned. Concurrently, Ibrahim Cissoko is not expected to participate in games until the rescheduled match against Oxford United, slated for the end of January, as he continues his recovery from a hip injury. Regarding the Netherlands Under-21 player, who has made a positive impression at Home Park this season, Rooney commented, “It’s a long shot and it would certainly be from the bench if that is the case, but it’d be great to have him back around the squad.” Additionally, fellow forward Morgan Whittaker is anticipated to return from a foot injury around the end of January. Club captain Joe Edwards, having undergone hamstring surgery, is not expected to play again until February.