Luton Town Loses Gideon Kodua To Hamstring Injury

Luton Town winger Gideon Kodua has been ruled out until 2027 after suffering a hamstring injury during the club's EFL Trophy match at Colchester United. The 22-year-old was substituted before the half-hour mark and will undergo surgery, according to BBC Sport.

External scans confirmed that Kodua requires an operation after he was forced off while playing for the League One side. Luton Town said the former West Ham youngster is expected to be unavailable "until the new year," the club said.

Kodua joined Luton Town permanently in the summer after spending the 2025-26 season on loan with the club. According to BBC Sport, he has made 59 appearances in all competitions for the Hatters and scored 12 goals.

The injury occurred while Kodua was operating down the left flank against Colchester United in the EFL Trophy. He was replaced by Emilio Lawrence after going down shortly before the 30-minute mark, according to Vital Football.

The setback adds to a series of hamstring problems affecting Luton Town's squad, with Jayden Luker, Shayden Morris and Benny Benagr also listed by Vital Football among players dealing with similar issues.

Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere discussed the injury after the incident and indicated the situation appeared serious. His assessment was reported by Vital Football following the match.

"Didn't look good," said Jack Wilshere.

Vital Football reported that Kodua's absence could leave Luton Town considering another rehabilitation period within a squad already managing multiple hamstring injuries. The club had not initially provided a detailed recovery timeline before later confirming the expected return period.