Wrexham's Sam Smith faces significant spell out with knee injury
Wrexham forward Sam Smith is set for a lengthy absence with a knee injury, manager Phil Parkinson has confirmed, ahead of the Championship clash with Middlesbrough.
Wrexham forward Sam Smith is facing a significant spell out of action after sustaining a knee injury, manager Phil Parkinson has confirmed. Smith was hurt during Wrexham's 1-0 Championship defeat at Sheffield United on Friday, and the club's initial assessment suggests surgery may be required.
The 28-year-old is due to see a specialist on Tuesday afternoon to determine the extent of the damage and how long he will be unavailable. Parkinson said Smith came off against Sheffield United, returned to the action and then saw his knee swell up considerably the following day.
The setback leaves Parkinson short of attacking options before Wrexham host Championship leaders Middlesbrough on Wednesday. Josh Windass and Nathan Broadhead remain sidelined, while Callum O'Hare is still a doubt after missing the trip to Bramall Lane.
Parkinson said the absences create an opening for other players, singling out 21-year-old Bailey Cadamarteri, the Jamaica international who joined from Sheffield Wednesday in January. Cadamarteri has made five substitute appearances this season and has yet to start a senior game for the Dragons, but Parkinson said he is ready and will get more game time.
The manager framed the situation as a familiar part of football, in which players leaving the side give others a chance to prove themselves. Wrexham will learn more about Smith's prognosis after his specialist appointment.
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