Armando Broja Fails to Score Against Bournemouth, Albanian Plunges Into Denmark’s Icy Waters at -7 Degrees

 Armando Broja, one of the brightest stars among Albanian footballers, recently caused concern among his fans after suffering an injury during Everton’s match against Bournemouth. The incident occurred in the 30th minute, when the striker was forced to call for medical assistance due to significant pain in his leg and back. This discomfort stemmed from an earlier miscalculation in the 18th minute, where Broja, aiming to strike on goal, ended up hitting the turf more than the ball.

Armando Broja Fails to Score Against Bournemouth, Albanian Plunges Into Denmark’s Icy Waters at -7 Degrees

The severity of the pain ruled him out for the remainder of the match, leaving Albanian supporters worried about his condition. However, reassuring news came shortly after. According to British media, Broja’s injury is not serious. Medical staff confirmed he only sustained minor back discomfort and is expected to be sidelined for just one week.

This brief recovery period means Broja will miss a single, relatively low-stakes match against Peterborough in the FA Cup. Crucially, he is set to return in time for Everton’s next Premier League fixture against Aston Villa. Broja’s absence is unlikely to impact Everton significantly, given the upcoming match’s lesser intensity.

December was a challenging month for Broja, who played four matches, mostly as a substitute. Despite coming close to scoring in key moments, particularly against Manchester City and Nottingham Forest, he concluded the month without a goal. This dry spell had an unexpected consequence, thanks to a humorous yet bold wager made by Redian Ara, an Albanian journalist based in Denmark.

Ara, the voice behind the Albanian Football page on Twitter, promised his followers that he would jump into Denmark’s freezing waters from a height of five meters if Broja failed to score in December. Unfortunately for Ara, Broja’s scoring drought persisted, and the journalist was forced to honor his word. Braving sub-zero temperatures of minus seven degrees Celsius and snow-covered surroundings, Ara completed his daring plunge into the icy Danish sea.

Though he maintained his commitment, Ara humorously expressed his hope that Broja starts scoring soon, admitting he’s not keen on repeating such an extreme challenge. For Broja, the upcoming fixtures provide an opportunity to regain his scoring form, while his fans—and perhaps Ara in particular—eagerly await his return to the scoresheet.