Oxford United midfielder Brian De Keersmaecker will miss the rest of the 2025/26 football season in Oxfordshire after undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury. The club confirmed on Thursday, 26 February 2026, that the 25-year-old player had the operation to fix damage sustained during a match in January. This update is important for fans as it changes which players are available for the team’s upcoming matches.
Head coach Matt Bloomfield confirmed that the surgery took place on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. The injury originally happened during the club’s 2-1 win against Leicester City on 24 January 2026. Before he was sidelined, the midfielder had played in 28 games this season, scoring two goals and providing five assists.
The loss of the player is a setback for the squad as they prepare for their next match at home. The team is set to play West Bromwich Albion this Saturday, 28 February 2026, without the Belgian midfielder in the line-up.
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