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Defensive Boost: Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Visit of Watford

Oxford United have no new injury concerns ahead of their important home fixture against Watford.

However, the Hornets are without several players for this trip to Grenoble Road.

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Latest Oxford United Team and Injury News for Visit of Watford

Oxford United Injury News

Tyler Goodrham – Ankle

Tyler Goodrham has been ruled out for the rest of the season following surgery on his ankle.

Brian De Keersmaecker– Shoulder

Brian De Keersmaecker will also miss the rest of the season after undergoing an operation on his shoulder injury.

Oxford’s Returning Players

Jack Currie – Ankle

Left-back Jack Currie has missed the last two games with an ankle injury but head coach Matt Bloomfield believes he could be in contention against the Hornets.

Aidomo Emakhu – Groin

Former Millwall winger Aidomo Emakhu has returned to training following a groin issue, but did not make the matchday squad at Portsmouth.

Watford Injury News

Marc Bola – Hip

Marc Bola has been struggling with a hip issue in training. The defender has missed the last two games.

James Abankwah – Leg

James Abankwah picked up an injury making his debut for the Republic of Ireland during the recent international break.

Stephen Mfuni – Ankle

Defender Stephan Mfuni has returned to his parent club Manchester City after being ruled out for the rest of the campaign with an ankle injury.

Jeremy Ngakia – Hamstring

Right-back Jeremy Ngakia, who scored a brace when the sides met at Vicarage Road earlier in the season, remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Othmane Maamma – Muscle

Moroccan winger Othmane Maamma has been out since February with a muscle injury he picked up in a game against Derby.

Hector Kyprianou – Ankle

Also out since February is midfielder, Hector Kyprianou. The 24-year-old has been suffering from an ankle injury.

Rocco Vata – Hamstring

Forward Rocco Vata is out for the season after the 20-year-old sustained a hamstring injury back in January.

Pierre Dwomoh – Thigh

Midfielder Pierre Dwomoh has been plagued with thigh injuries for some time, limiting the 21-year-old to just one minute of football this season.

 

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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.