Wrexham have confirmed that midfielder Andy Cannon has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and faces a 'significant' time on the sidelines.
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- Cannon stretchered off against Mansfield
- Wrexham confirm he's ruptured his ACL
- Faces 'significant' time on the sidelines
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Wrexham posted on their website that Cannon, 28, has met with a specialist and will undergo surgery on his knee next week. This follows after he was stretchered off during the Red Dragons' 2-1 win against Mansfield Town on Sunday. A club statement read: "Wrexham AFC can confirm midfielder Andy Cannon suffered a ruptured ACL in the match against Mansfield Town on Sunday (February 23). The midfielder was stretchered off in the first half, and following a scan the serious extent of his injury is now known. The 28-year-old has met with a specialist this evening and will undergo surgery next week, and faces a significant period of rehabilitation time post-surgery."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Cannon has played 28 times for Wrexham, scoring four goals in all competitions. The Red Dragons are pushing for a third-straight promotion and they will need every player in their squad to achieve that lofty goal, so losing Cannon is a big blow.
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WHAT PHIL PARKINSON SAID
He told the club's website: "Our thoughts are with Andy at this time. Rest assured, we’ll get him the best possible treatment and he’ll come back better than ever.”
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WHAT NEXT?
While Cannon awaits his surgery, Wrexham are in semi-final Football League Trophy action on Wednesday at home to Peterborough United.
