Footballer missing after Turkiye earthquake, no news of former Chelsea forward Atsu
London. Former Chelsea and Newcastle forward Christian Atsu has been missing since Turkey’s devastating earthquake and is feared buried under rubble. More than 2500 people have died in this earthquake. Ghanaian player Atsu plays for Turkish club Hatayspor.
Club spokesman Mustafa Ozat said he was in the building that was destroyed. Two players of the club have been pulled out safely from the debris. A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and neighboring Syria on Monday, killing more than 2,600 people and injuring thousands.
Thousands of buildings were heavily damaged by the quake. The toll of casualties is expected to rise as rescuers are still searching the affected areas for people trapped under the rubble. The tremors were felt on both sides of the border before sunrise and people had to come out despite the cold and rain.