adminLatest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Trip to Norwich
Oxford United have a new injury concern ahead of their trip to Norwich on Tuesday night but did welcome one player back last time out.
As for the Canaries, they also have a few key players missing for this crucial fixture.
Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Norwich Trip
Oxford United Injury News
Matt Phillips – Thigh
Oxford head coach Gary Rowett is yet to speak on the injury to Matt Phillips, so his return is still unknown.
Brodie Spencer – Foot
Still a couple of weeks away is defender, Brodie Spencer. The Northern Ireland international has been sidelined since picking up an injury in the win at Sheffield Wednesday in October.
Cameron Brannagan – Calf
Forced off in the first half of the recent draw against Middlesbrough was skipper, Cameron Brannagan. The influential midfielder was unable to continue and will miss the next two games as a minimum, according to Oxford’s head coach.
Oxford’s Returning Players
Jack Currie – Knock
Left-back Jack Currie made a welcome return last time out against Boro and played the full 90 minutes so it appears he is as close to full fitness as you can get.
Hidde ter Avest
Dutch defender Hidde ter Avest has only made three appearances this season but has become available after the international break, with Rowett suggesting he will be available for the game against the Canaries.
Norwich Injury News
Benjamin Chrisene – Hamstring
Young defender Benjamin Chrisene was forced off with a hamstring injury during Norwich’s credible draw with Coventry back in September but remains sidelined.
Jose Cordoba – Hamstring
Defender Jose Cordoba sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty with Panama in October but could be close to a return.
Ante Crnac – Knee
Midfielder Ante Crnac has been ruled out for the season after rupturing his ACL knee ligament. He sustained the injury during the 1-0 loss against Derby last month.
Papa Amadou Diallo – Muscle
Twenty-one-year-old Senegalese winger Papa Amadou Diallo came off late in the recent home defeat by Wrexham with a thigh injury which requires surgery.
Gabriel Forsyth – Knee
Young midfielder Gabriel Forsyth is out with a second knee injury. The Scot has been out since November last year with the same issue.
Liam Gibbs – Knee
Midfielder Liam Gibbs suffered a minor hamstring injury at the start of the month and was expected to be sidelined for around four weeks.
Lucien Mahovo – Muscle
Highly-rated Norwich prospect Lucien Mahovo suffered a setback in his recovery from major quad surgery last month and remains sidelined.
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