Getafe have suffered a major setback ahead of the 2026/27 La Liga season after Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche was ruled out for the entire campaign with a serious right knee injury. Mawissa was shown a straight red card, while Uche was treated on the pitch before being taken off on a stretcher. Getafe initially described the injury as a “bruise”, raising hopes that the damage was not serious. The injury has ended Uche’s season before the Spanish league campaign has even begun. The injury is also a blow to Nigeria, as Uche is now expected to miss the Super Eagles’ upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches.