Stanley Wilson: Swedish Club Provides Worrying Update on Harambee Stars Midfielder

Swedish club AIK has revealed the reason behind the absence of Kenyan midfielder Stanley Wilson from their recent games.

Wilson was absent for a third consecutive match as his club clinched a 2-1 victory over IFK Goteborg in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Sunday, having previously missed two matches.

It has now been revealed that the 19-year-old midfielder, who has largely been operating as full-back this season, was ruled out of the crucial league fixture at Gamla Ullevi due to a groin injury.

According to a club statement, Wilson is currently undergoing a gym-based rehabilitation programme.

"[Stanley Wilson] is in rehabilitation for a groin injury. He is conducting his recovery in the gym," the club stated.

This was the first league match the former Kariobangi Sharks player has missed this season, marking a brief pause in what has been a stellar campaign for the young talent under Spanish coach Jose Riveiro. His strong performances were recently rewarded with a new three-year contract in June.

Prior to the league's resumption, Wilson also sat out two friendly matches in late June. AIK lost 2-0 to Kalmar before securing a 3-2 win against Vasteras SK.

This was after he had returned to club duties, having featured for Harambee Stars in two friendly matches against Lesotho in early June.

In Wilson's absence, AIK recorded their first win since May 24. The victory saw them come from behind to climb to 10th place in the league standings with 15 points from 10 games.