Portsmouth boss reveals time frame on how long Rangers loanee Ross McCrorie will be sidelined for

Ross McCrorie is facing up to three weeks on the sidelines.
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The on-loan Rangers man suffered a recurrence of a hamstring injury during Pompey’s 1-0 win over Ipswich on Saturday.

McCrorie limped off in the 42nd minute and was replaced by James Bolton.

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The Scotland under-21 international missed four matches earlier in the season with the same setback – and is now set for a similar stint on the treatment table.

Blues boss Kenny Jackett said: ‘McCrorie came off on 40 minutes which is a frustration and slightly sums up his time here.

‘But I thought I did see in the opening period the potential of a very good player.

‘He’ll be back anyway and will shake that off. James Bolton came in and towards the end of the game made some excellent blocks and tackles.

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‘I would say maybe 2-3 weeks will be his time. It’s a hamstring injury, the same as last time.'

Ross McCrorie holds his hamstring shortly before being substituted during Pompey's 1-0 win over Ipswich. Picture: Graham HuntRoss McCrorie holds his hamstring shortly before being substituted during Pompey's 1-0 win over Ipswich. Picture: Graham Hunt
Ross McCrorie holds his hamstring shortly before being substituted during Pompey's 1-0 win over Ipswich. Picture: Graham Hunt

Pompey have no other concerns for Wycombe’s visit to Boxing Day, however.

Left-backs Lee Brown (Achilles) and Brandon Haunstrup (knee) remain absent until at least the end of January.

Jackett added: ‘In terms of our injuries coming back, there’s likely no-one to be in over this Christmas period,

'The likes of Haunstrup and Brown will be the next ones, which will be either late in January or early February.’

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