Town boss Kieran McKenna hadn’t had a full report on the injuries suffered by Jens Cajuste and Kalvin Phillips during the 4-1 home defeat to Tottenham by the time he gave his press conference but confirmed the Sweden international suffered an ankle problem and the on-loan Manchester City man a calf issue.

Cajuste was replaced by Jack Taylor in the 52nd minute and Phillips as the game moved into its final 10 minutes by skipper Sam Morsy.

“I haven’t had a full report, only coming off speaking to the players,” McKenna said. “Jens has gone over on his ankle in the challenge and Kalvin was a calf.

“Disappointing as I thought in the first half the two of them were outstanding.”

The pair look to be doubts ahead of Wednesday’s visit to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.

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benslifeyt added 18:30 - Feb 22 Such a shame , both so good today
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Marinersnose added 19:05 - Feb 22 Phillips was outstanding.. Today was a big opportunity but we’ve capitulated. Southampton at home was the same albeit today we should’ve been two up in 5 minutes. We aren’t good enough I’m afraid
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Leejames99 added 19:11 - Feb 22 Of those two are injured then we are doomed, Morsy and Taylor in midfield with Luongo as back up, it just gets worse, I think it's best to prepare for next season in Championship and playing the mostly likely line up, will be a completely new midfield, Cam Humphries back, H Clarke right back we be all good next season.
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billlm added 19:57 - Feb 22 We will be stronger when we return this is a good learning curve
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flykickingbybgunn added 21:04 - Feb 22 Agree. Players that have already got promotion from the Champs much strengthened but Prem quality players. I'm looking forward to it already.
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Karlosfandangal added 21:25 - Feb 22 Funny I got marked down when I said I was looking forward to the Championship instead of this Prem League Circus. The 3 that came up are going back down same as last year……….Prem league is for 6 teams and everyone else there to make up the numbers. My brother in law is calling the Liverpool players useless or words I can’t repeat if they are not 2 or 3 up after 30 mins and he is 43 years old.

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BtreeBlueBlood added 21:45 - Feb 22 Well we need 3 solid cm players there for next season over Morsey Taylor and Humphrey—as canister Phillips Luong
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Linkboy13 added 07:08 - Feb 23 We need to strengthen even if we get relegated no point in getting promoted with the same squad that took us down. Keep hearing we have invested for the future but cannot ever see Jack Clarke and Philogene making Premier league players they will always be to small our recruitment has to be much better. Brentford and Bournemouth have done alright perhaps their budget is bigger than ours but we need to be more ambitious if we are going to compete in the Sky Circus league. Really looking forward to more even games of football next season in the championship.

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Bluewhiteboy added 14:55 - Feb 23 Very much doubt Bournemouth or Brentford spent the money we have in their first seasons. Clubs been backed by the owners beyond any of our expectations yet the product delivered has been poor on the most with glimers of optimism
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Gazelle added 09:09 - Feb 24 This is the trouble, when our best players get injured we havnt the resources to replace them like other clubs.
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TimmyH added 12:03 - Feb 24 Were they that good?...Cajuste at times looked good in possession and glided through the Tottenham midfield in the early stages but out of possession and on the transition a different story with both.
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PortmanTerrorist added 12:27 - Feb 24 It is an amazing season for injuries and the timing of injuries to so many key players. Every time we think we have zoned in on a starting player or partnership, someone goes down....and not for 1 game. I admire the Club for not hiding behind these injuries and love that the National media ignores them too but is laser focused on Arsenal losing a Defender or Attacker. In truth we needed majority of things to go our way this season and they just haven't and yet we still are not out of it and I still believe, but regardless, this Club is on the 'up', there are many learnings to be taken from this season, and we WILL be stronger next season regardless of what Division we play in.

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