Trialist César Navas has broken a metatarsal and faces around six weeks out of action. The Spaniard limped off after 64 minutes of last night's 5-1 win at Crawley and underwent an X-ray this morning.
Boss Jim Magilton told the club site: "It's a real shame and our thoughts are with the lad.
"He's going to be on the sidelines for a while and we wish him a speedy recovery."
Boss Jim Magilton was impressed with Navas's display against Crawley with reports in Spain claiming Town and Málaga had already discussed the potential fee for the 6ft 4in-tall central defender.
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