Obinna Nwobodo
CIN
Center Midfielder
Ball-Winning Midfielder
Nov 29, 1996 (29)
Right
5'10"
143 lb
Absent from injury report
Nwobodo (ankle) carries no injury designation for Wednesday's clash with New England, per the MLS Injury Report.
Analysis: Nwobodo doesn't have an injury designation and is expected to be fully fit for Wednesday's clash. The midfielder is back from an ankle injury and has been training in the lead up to this match. When fit he offers valuable skill and composure to the center of the park.
Expected to be available Wednesday
Nwobodo (ankle) is expected to be fine after suffering an injury during Saturday's 3-1 win over Atlanta United, according to coach Pat Noonan, per Laurel Pfahler.
Analysis: Nwobodo picked up an ankle injury against Atlanta and was scheduled for further evaluation Monday, but the latest update suggests the issue is not serious. The defensive midfielder has been a regular starter for Cincinnati this season, providing an important presence in the center of the pitch. He appears on track to be available against New England on Wednesday, although his participation will depend on his recovery over the coming days.
Ankle injury present
Nwobodo suffered an ankle injury and some discomfort in Saturday's 3-1 win over Atlanta and will receive further testing Monday, according to coach Pat Noonan, per Laurel Pfahler.
Analysis: Nwobodo is going to need further testing after an injury Saturday, set to receive a further look Monday. This is something they will want to approach cautiously, as he has been a starter for most of the season. If it is only discomfort, he could still miss time, although it would likely be minimal.
Picks up discomfort against Atlanta
Nwobodo exited Saturday's 3-1 win over Atlanta in the 78th minute because of an injury, Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press reports.
Analysis: Nwobodo created a couple of scoring chances in a central midfield position before succumbing to an undisclosed issue in the victory. While the extent of his potential absence is unknown, he could miss the midweek game versus New England Revolution if he's dealing with a considerable blow. In that case, Gerardo Valenzuela and Brian Anunga will likely benefit from increased playing time for as long as the injured player is sidelined.
Suspension served
Nwobodo has served his suspension and is an option moving forward.
Analysis: Nwobodo is set to be an option for Cincy once again, having served his red card suspension against Charlotte. This gives the team back a starter of late, earning 12 starts in 29 appearances this season. Either way, he will be an addition of useful depth.
Sent off Wednesday
Nwobodo received a straight red card in the 16th minute of Wednesday's matchup versus Philadelphia Union.
Analysis: Nwobodo will serve suspension in the weekend clash against Charlotte after being punished for a dangerous tackle in the first half against Philadelphia. Thus, his next chance to produce will come in a Sept. 19 trip to Houston Dynamo. Losing him for nearly all of the double game week represents a significant blow for a midfield that is left with Gerardo Valenzuela, Samuel Gidi and Pavel Bucha as their main ball distributor choices.
Assists versus San Jose
Nwobodo assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Nwobodo created Evander's goal in the 82nd minute with his first assist in the campaign to give Cinnnati the 3-2 lead, their fist lead in the match. The midfielder also matched his season-high with two chances created. That was his fourth start in a row and seventh overall in 13 appearances.
On bench Saturday
Nwobodo (leg) is among the substitutes for Saturday's meeting with Charlotte.
Analysis: Nwobodo hasn't played since April 11, so he's now expected to make a gradual return to action if he avoids any injury setbacks. He should be used as a central midfielder, in which case he'll be a potential source of passes and defensive stats but could commit some fouls as was the trend before his absence. He'll challenge Samuel Gidi and Gerardo Valenzuela for starting spots in the future.
Returns to training
Nwobodo (leg) is back in training, according to Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press.
Analysis: Nwobodo had to miss the past few weeks with a leg injury but is looking to be an option for their next match, as he has returned to full training. His addition back to the team will be a good source of depth with his thre starts in six appearances, although the midfielder is still looking for his first goal contribution of the season.
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