Preston's Clarke ruled out with knee injury, Kenny hopeful

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Preston right-back Harry Clarke will be out for a while with a knee injury sustained against Millwall, though the lay-off is expected to be short term.

Preston North End right-back Harry Clarke has suffered a knee injury and will be out for a while, though the lay-off is expected to be short term. The 25-year-old was taken off at half-time during the match against Millwall at the weekend and missed Tuesday's game against Birmingham. Boss Graham Alexander told BBC Radio Lancashire that Clarke 'damaged his knee on his landing, hyper-extended it' and is currently in a brace.

Strike Johnny Kenny is yet to train but Alexander is hopeful he can return to the pitch on Friday, though it will be too soon to feature against Wrexham on Saturday. Midfielder Liam Gibbs has also been ruled out after being substituted during Tuesday's 4-0 loss to Birmingham in the 24th minute. Alexander said Gibbs had a scan for a suspected muscle injury, adding: 'Fingers crossed he's not too bad but we don't know the full extent yet.'

Right-back Brad Potts, who has not yet made an appearance this season, has returned to training following an under-21s appearance on Friday. However, Alexander cautioned against rushing the 32-year-old back into the first team, saying: 'We need to understand where he is fitness-wise. When a player does come back, you want him back for good.'

Preston's Clarke ruled out with knee injury, Kenny hopeful — Image: BBC Lancashire

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Preston's Clarke ruled out with knee injuryPreston right-back Harry Clarke will be "out for a while" with a knee issue but the lay-off is expected to be short term, boss Graham Alexander confirms.BBC Lancashire · 15 Oct, 13:30
Preston North End suffer Harry Clarke blow, but there's good news on Johnny Kenny and Caleb WileyPreston North End’s injury woes have continued, with Graham Alexander giving an update.Chorley Guardian · 14 Oct, 16:04
Graham Alexander provides Johnny Kenny and Harry Clarke injury updatePNE were without key duo Johnny Kenny and Harry Clarke against Birmingham City.Chorley Guardian · 13 Oct, 22:36

In this story: Preston North End · Harry Clarke · Graham Alexander · Johnny Kenny · Liam Gibbs · Millwall · Birmingham City · Wrexham

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