World News – AU – Jayden Okunbor injury: Emerging Bulldogs star suffers from suspected ACL rupture

Winger Jayden Okunbor was suspected of breaking his ACL during the Bulldogs’ clash with the Panthers on Saturday afternoon The towering outside full-back appeared to land awkwardly after an interception attempt in the 24th minute of the match

Okunbor, who was only playing his third game of the season, told Bulldogs medics he heard a pop – an indicator an ACL injury may have occurred He limped off the field with the help of trainers

The winger’s injury adds to a staggering list of victims at Belmore Dylan Napa, Kieran Foran, Matt Doorey and others have all spent long periods on the sidelines in 2020

With the Bulldogs out of the final competition well, the injury has little impact on the rest of Canterbury’s season However, Okunbor could miss the start of the club’s 2021 campaign

Penrith led the Bulldogs 22-0 at halftime, with rumors the half was an alleged attack on Penrith captain James Tamou by Luke Thompson

The Bulldogs have yet to release an official statement on the state of Okunbor although the Fox League has reported that club medics suspect a feared ACL rupture

To make matters worse, Okunbor’s teammate Raymond Faitala-Mariner limped off the pitch midway through the second half after awkwardly falling into a tackle

Faitala-Mariner, who has had a promising 2020 season, appears to have injured his ankle The Bulldogs have yet to confirm the extent of his injury

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