Oxford United have another injury blow ahead of the relegation six-pointer at home against West Brom.
West Brom have some players out but head into this game off the back of sacking their second manager of the campaign.
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Oxford United Injury News
Tyler Goodrham – Ankle
Academy graduate, Tyler Goodrham has been ruled out for the rest of the season following surgery on his ankle.
Brian De Keersmaecker – Shoulder
Brian De Keersmaecker has missed a month of football with a shoulder injury but Matt Bloomfield confirmed after the Stoke defeat that he will miss the rest of the campaign after having an operation.
Brodie Spencer – Ankle
Defender Brodie Spencer was selected in the starting line-up against Middlesbrough but felt something in his ankle during the warm-up, so he was replaced by Sam Long. As a result, Hidde ter Avest, who was originally omitted from Bloomfield’s 25-man squad, has been added.
Jamie McDonnell – Ankle
Midfielder Jamie McDonnell did feature at the Riverside but was replaced in the second half with an ankle injury, which Matt Bloomfield believes could see him out for a few weeks.
Cameron Brannagan – Calf
Skipper Cameron Brannagan could be a doubt after he was replaced with a calf injury he picked up at Stoke.
Oxford’s Returning Players
Jamie Donley
Midfielder Jamie Donley missed the trip to Stoke but Bloomfield believes the Spurs loanee could make a return against the Baggies.
West Brom Injury News
Chris Mepham – Hamstring
Summer signing Chris Mepham has been out with a hamstring injury he picked up during a 1-1 draw against Stoke last month.
Karlan Grant – Hamstring
Also out with a hamstring injury is 28-year-old forward, Karlan Grant. However, his injury is more serious than Mepham’s, and he will be out longer than the defender.
Josh Griffiths – Foot
Goalkeeper Josh Griffiths is still out with a foot injury he picked up during an FA Cup defeat against Norwich last month.
Tammer Bany – Thigh
Jordan international Tammer Bany is the closest to a return but he has been sidelined after undergoing surgery on a thigh injury he sustained in training back in December.
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