Abu Ogogo: Southend United player sidelined by 'inflammation around the heart muscle'
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Abu Ogogo last played for Southend in a 1-0 defeat by Boreham Wood on 30 October
Southend United midfielder Abu Ogogo will be out of action for at least a month because of a chest problem.
Head coach Kevin Maher confirmed that the 32-year-old has "inflammation around the heart muscle".
Ogogo went to hospital for tests last week and the National League club say he now needs a period of rest.
The former Shrewsbury Town captain joined Southend from Bristol Rovers in the summer but has only played six games so far this season.
"He initially had a dead leg and he got another knock on that, but since last week he reported a few problems with his chest," Maher told BBC Essex.
"He's gone for check-ups in the hospital last week and he's going to be out for a period, probably about a month or so that he needs rest and medication."