Paul Heckingbottom is hoping for positive news on the injury front regarding George Baldock. The 29-year-old came off in the second half of yesterday's 3-0 defeat to Mansfield Town after picking up a knock.
With the fixture only being a friendly in pre-season, there was no need to take a risk and Baldock was withdrawn. He'll know more about his injury this week but will have everything crossed it's nothing major. "George's [injury] was from a tackle," Heckingbottom said last night. "We're not taking risks with any player at the minute.
We're not doing anything silly." If Baldock's injury is anything other than a knock, it would leave United with a major issue.
Heckingbottom is already without his only other recognised right wing-back, Jayden Bogle, until well into the season. The 21-year-old was impressing as first choice in that position and become a big threat down that side.