In a twist that even the best sports injury stories can't match, Bolton Wanderers striker Victor Adeboyejo faces a nasty back injury allegedly caused by a 'hefty sneeze' just before the game against Barrow.

In an ironic turn of events that has left fans giggling and cringing, Adeboyejo reportedly felt a crack between his ribs after sneezing with the kind of gusto usually reserved for last call at the pub. While the team awaits scan results that could hopefully reveal it’s just a cartilage issue, Bolton's management is already bracing itself for the unpredictable sport of sneezing, having just overcome a slew of injuries and absences this season.

Manager Ian Evatt confirmed the incident, detailing how the team's roster continues to resemble a game of musical chairs—only the music never stops, and the players never seem to sit down. Adeboyejo's unexpected injury came just before the scheduled match against Barrow on Monday, caused by a 'hefty sneeze' that resulted in a 'nasty back injury' and a feeling of a crack in between his ribs. The team is hopeful that the injury is just a cartilage or muscular issue pending the scan results.

"Even Adeboyejo's sneezes are powerful," Evatt remarked, possibly channeling the kind of pride usually reserved for when a player executes a flawless bicycle kick. The manager’s assessment hints at the reality that one might need to approach Adeboyejo with caution, lest his next sneeze send bystanders scattering like leaves in a storm.

In the run-up to the match, the injury left the Wanderers further depleted. Already navigating a roster plagued by additional injuries and several players away on international duty, the club is starting to wonder whether they need a sneeze guard in the training room or just a basic health and safety workshop on the dangers of unexpected nasal explosions.

Yet, in true Bolton style, the team managed to defy the odds. They went on to win the match against Barrow 3-2, showcasing a tenacity that feels reminiscent of the way diehard fans cling to the belief that their side will still make the playoffs, no matter how many players seem to be perpetually sidelined.

Sneeze-induced injuries are hardly unique; history is full of bizarre sports mishaps. It’s a field where athletes have suffered everything from getting struck by a goal post to sustaining a nasty back injury from a hefty sneeze, showing that the injury report can sometimes read like a comedy sketch. Nevertheless, warranting a mention in this illustrious lineup, Adeboyejo’s mishap undoubtedly has stolen the day, leaving fans to muse over what constitutes acceptable pre-game warm-ups.

As for the prognosis, Adeboyejo sustained a nasty back injury caused by a hefty sneeze. The team reports that he felt a crack in between his ribs as a result. Scans will reveal further details about the injury, and the football community eagerly awaits any updates related to this incident. It seems like the world of football just got a little bit quirkier, and quite fittingly, it’s also a reminder to keep the tissues handy, as anything is possible in the topsy-turvy terrain of sports.