Medical update: midfielder back in training
Update
The midfielder has returned to team training after a short lay-off. The club medical staff report that he completed both the warm-up and the main training pitch session without complaint.
He is being assessed on a day-by-day basis, with a view to being available for selection this weekend. It is expected that his minutes will be managed initially.
Availability
- Midfielder One — returned to training, being assessed
- Defender Two — available, managed minutes last week
- Forward Two — long-term, no timetable on a return
- Everyone else — available for selection
“He is a good sign. We will keep pushing him and see how he responds over the next couple of days.”
Next update
The medical team will provide a further update ahead of Saturday's matchday press conference.