On-loan West Brom defender Martin Kelly has been dominated out for the remainder of the season with a critical knee damage, dependable journalist Lewis Cox has confirmed.
The Lowdown: Kelly suffers damage for Wigan
The previous Liverpool right-back be a part of the Baggies final summer time and made seven appearances, previous to being loaned out to Wigan Athletic within the January switch window.
Kelly appeared simply as soon as for the Latics earlier than struggling a giant damage setback, going off on his debut with what appeared to be a critical knee concern on Monday evening.
Now, the prognosis has been confirmed and it is is not excellent news for the 32-year-old.
The Newest: Journalist confirms season over
Taking to Twitter, Cox confirmed that Kelly will miss the rest of the season with the knee damage suffered:
“Martin Kelly sadly dominated out for the rest of season with knee damage sustained on his debut on mortgage at Wigan. Carlos Corberan instructed me earlier the skilled defender is about to go below the knife imminently.”
The participant himself additionally posted on Twitter earlier within the week to disclose his unhappiness on the information:
“I am a damaged man, devastated is an understatement. The boys will construct on efficiency thanks for the help and appreciation on the market.”
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The Verdict: Main blow for defender
It is a large blow for Kelly, who at 32, will seemingly pay attention to the injury that this long-term damage may have on his profession.
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It stays to be seen what West Brom will do with the £7,900-a-week defender on the finish of the season, however he’s contracted on the Hawthorns till 2024 and it might be good to see the membership stay loyal and retain his providers.
The hope is that Kelly is ready to make a full restoration and are available again the identical participant – he was hailed as ‘excellent’ by Don Goodman earlier within the season – with the ability to benefit from the autumn of his profession at a good stage, whether or not that be with the Baggies or elsewhere.
