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Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Millwall Fixture

Oxford United welcome Millwall on Saturday but have some fresh injury concerns ahead of this fixture.

The Lions also have a few players sidelined but are in good form ahead of the trip to Grenoble Road.

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Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News Ahead of Millwall Clash

Oxford United Injury News

Matt Phillips – Thigh

Still missing is winger, Matt Phillips. The former West Brom man has been sidelined since the draw against Leicester.

Cameron Brannagan – Back

Oxford skipper Cameron Brannagan was one of two that was forced off with injury at Sheffield Wednesday, but the extent of the injury is unknown. The midfielder had an influential first half at Hillsborough, providing an assist for Will Lankshear before striking a long-range free kick to double the lead.

Brodie Spencer – Foot

The other to be forced for last time out was right-back, Brodie Spencer. The Northern Ireland international was replaced after just 15 minutes at Hillsborough but U’s fans will be hoping it’s not a long-term injury.

Oxford’s Returning Players

Ole Romeny – Still Oxford’s only player to have got minutes during the international break but yet to feature for the U’s. He hasn’t been part of Gary Rowett’s squad for the last three games.

Millwall Injury News

Lukas Jensen – Achilles

Goalkeeper Lukas Jensen hasn’t featured for the Lions since April. He did return to the grass in September but is still some time away from a return.

Danny McNamara – Knee

Danny McNamara has been absent with a knee injury since January. The original diagnosis was that the 26-year-old would be due back in October or November.

Steven Benda – Knock

The German goalkeeper, who is on loan from Fulham, has missed the last three games after picking up a knock in training.

Massimo Luongo – ACL

Midfielder Massimo Luongo will miss the rest of the season after injuring his ACL. He was replaced during Millwall’s win over QPR.

Josh Coburn – Quad

Josh Coburn picked up a quad injury in training and could be sidelined for “months“, according to head coach Alex Neil.

Millwall’s Returning Players

Macaulay Langstaff – Former Notts County forward Macaulay Langstaff missed the win at Stoke but was an unused substitute against Leicester last time out.

 

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About Dale Ventham, Editor

Dale joined LWOF as a Football Writer in 2015 and has since been promoted to an editor for the site. He covers Oxford United with news, views and opinions.