The last time City played, we had something like nine first-team players out, with a further two seemingly injured on the day.
The hope was we’d get some new faces in, as well as some players coming back from injury. One of those boxes has been ticked – Joe Taylor and Jack Moylan will be available this weekend, with Freddie Draper also back from his spell at Walsall.
We know Danny Mandroiu and Paudie O’Connor are still suspended, but what of the other players carrying knocks and injuries? Where are they in their rehab?
Thankfully, Michael is fine answering questions on all the injuries, and he went through each player in his pre-match presser. If you’re not a YouTube person, here’s the breakdown of who is injured and who is back, in alphabetical order.
Coventry loanee Burroughs has a ‘soft tissue’ injury that kept him out New Year’s Day, but Michael Skubala admitted he is in contention for the weekend trip to Buckinghamshire.
When Freddie was called up last Friday, there were mixed reactions. Some wondered why he played against Grimsby, when he was knocked out, while others questioned why we didn’t leave him for their cup match.
It sounds like the plan was for him to participate in the FA Cup, but we brought him back after he was injured to safeguard our interests. In any case, he might be featured this weekend.
Shortly after recovering from his second ACL injury, Lewis sustained his third one last season. His first came earlier in his career, according to reliable sources. Jodi Jones recovered from three, but it was a long road. Three is a lot to take.
Lewis is, as far as we know, quite disappointed, Michael remarked. What a wonderful man. Lewis is an amazing guy, from what I’ve seen of him in vids, and he’s in the building getting better.
That’s pretty difficult. He tries to do what he does and returns from every day. However, much like Tyler, he’s a long way off.
“On Friday, we brought Freddie back to make sure he was alright. Kieran has had excellent care from the medical staff. Freddie is back in training, then.
When he faltered against Northampton and missed the match on January 1st at Bloomfield Road, the former St. Mirren player scared everyone. He was seen working out this week, though, so even though Wycombe may arrive too soon, the injury isn’t as serious as first thought.
The fact that it’s not a break or something like is wonderful news. He has been missed. As our holding midfielder, we’ve missed his experience in the middle of the pitch, so it’s wonderful to have him back.
It will be quite close. He is going to be near.
Pacey, direct, chipping in with goals and assists – Hackett had it all before his injury. He’s been out since mid-October, but he’s on the cusp of a return.
That might not be against the Chairboys, as Michael explained.
“We’ve got to manage Reeco because he’s come back from a more of a long term (injury), so he might be available for Saturday, but that one’s touch and go.”
Whilst he’s not due back any time soon, Michael did offer a little insight into Ben House’s current situation, confirming he’s not due back right now.
“Ben’s getting closer, but he’s still quite a way off. So we can’t get too excited about that.”
Shortly after recovering from his second ACL injury, Lewis sustained his third one last season. His first came earlier in his career, according to reliable sources. Jodi Jones recovered from three, but it was a long road. Three is a lot to take.
Lewis is, as far as we know, quite disappointed, Michael remarked. What a wonderful man. Lewis is an amazing guy, from what I’ve seen of him in vids, and he’s in the building getting better.
That’s pretty difficult. He tries to do what he does and returns from every day. However, much like Tyler, he’s a long way off.
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