Portsmouth won't risk Andy Cannon against Exeter with Fleetwood trip on the horizon

Andy Cannon won’t be risked against Exeter as Pompey aim to gently manage his return from injury.
By Mark McMahon
Published 17th Feb 2020, 13:29 BST
Updated 17th Feb 2020, 13:37 BST
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The attacking midfielder has missed the past three matches because of a glute injury picked up in training ahead of the trip to Tranmere.

He returned to training today as the Blues prepare for tomorrow night’s EFL Trophy semi-final against the Grecians at Fratton Park.

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But Kenny Jackett confirmed he won’t feature against the League Two high-fliers.

Instead, he wants the 23-year-old fit and available for Saturday’s league trip to Fleetwood.

Jackett confirmed: ‘He (Andy) is good and trained this morning.

‘I’m not going to risk him tomorrow, but I expect him to be fit and available for Fleetwood.

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‘I think the nature of his injury was that whenever you have anything around the muscle injury, I always like the people to have a full week.

Kenny Jackett, left, with Andy CannonKenny Jackett, left, with Andy Cannon
Kenny Jackett, left, with Andy Cannon

‘So I’m not going to risk it with one day’s training and then straight into it tomorrow.

‘He’ll be training with the youth team on Tuesday morning, have a real good week, and then go up with us on Friday to Fleetwood.’

Cannon has made 21 appearances for Pompey this season, with his last game being the 2-0 win against Sunderland on February 1.

Related topics:Kenny JackettAndy CannonFleetwoodPortsmouthBluesLeague Two

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