Walker facing long spell out

Middlesbrough midfielder Josh Walker faces a lengthy spell out after tearing ankle ligaments during Saturday's clash with Sunderland.

Walker: Injury blow
Walker: Injury blow

Making his first start in the Premier League and seen as a bright prospect for the future, the 19-year-old was forced off early in the second half of the 1-1 draw.

A specialist determined the England youth international has torn lateral ligaments in his left ankle, with the club refusing to put a timescale on his absence as the injury is still being assessed.

Fellow midfielder Didier Digard, who was taken off after 65 minutes after taking a heavy blow to the head, will be fit for Saturday's trip to West Brom.

Your Comments

neverbefore (Middlesbrough fan)

"Pity the guy, looks a great prospect and was just about to break into the first team."

ingleby (Middlesbrough fan)

"Typical of our luck this season, god I can't wait for next season. Hopefully it will be in the Premiership."

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