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Millwall sweat over Azeez injury

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  • Millwall winger Femi Azeez suffered a hamstring injury during the team's 2-0 Championship victory over Bristol City.
  • Manager Alex Neil expressed hope the injury is not significant but awaits further assessment.
  • Azeez had a strong previous season, earning a Nigeria call-up and attracting Premier League interest.

Millwall winger Femi Azeez sustained a hamstring injury during his team's 2-0 Championship win against Bristol City on Saturday. Azeez, who started the match, was substituted after only 30 minutes due to discomfort.

Manager Alex Neil stated that the club is awaiting a full assessment to determine the severity of the injury. "He just says he felt something in his hamstring," Neil told NewsAtDen. "We’re hoping that it’s not going to be anything significant. I don’t think it is at this stage from speaking to him."

He just says he felt something in his hamstring. We’re hoping that it’s not going to be anything significant. I don’t think it is at this stage from speaking to him.

— Alex NeilMillwall manager Alex Neil discussing Femi Azeez's injury.

The injury casts a shadow over Azeez's recent success. He was a key player in the 2025/26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists in 37 league appearances, helping Millwall reach the promotion playoffs. His performances led to a place in the Championship Team of the Season and a senior Nigeria debut.

Azeez made an immediate impact with the Super Eagles, scoring twice in the 2026 Unity Cup and assisting in the final. The 25-year-old has also reportedly attracted interest from Hull City and is rumored to be eyeing a Premier League move. Millwall now faces uncertainty about his availability for the upcoming campaign.

He’s been a talisman for us.

— Alex NeilMillwall manager Alex Neil describing Femi Azeez's importance to the team.
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