Conor McGrandles has been ruled out for ‘four to six’ weeks, according to Charlton Athletic manager Michael Appleton.
Charlton Athletic will enter the festive season without the midfielder as they attempt to climb the League One standings.
McGrandles, 28, was substituted against Cheltenham Town late last month and missed the FA Cup match against Gillingham the previous week.
In this latest update regarding his situation, Appleton has told the official club website: “It’s not great news – it keeps following us a little bit at the minute, doesn’t it? He pulled out of training on Friday, like I mentioned, and unfortunately the scan has revealed that he’s got a [grade] two b I believe, so we’re talking around four to six weeks.”
Charlton Athletic blow
The absence of McGrandles is a setback for Charlton as they prepare for their next games. He gives them greater competitiveness and depth in the middle of the field and has recently received increased playing time under Appleton.
The Scotsman had previously fallen out of favor at The Valley and was loaned to rival third-tier club Cambridge United for the second half of last season. He returned to his original club in the summer and has since fought his way back into the fold, so his injury comes at an inconvenient time.
McGrandles joined the Addicks in 2022 and has made 19 appearances in all competitions, seven of which have occurred this season.
He has previously played for Falkirk, Norwich City, MK Dons, and Lincoln City. His contract with Charlton expires in June 2024, therefore he will be a free agent the following year.
Appleton’s men play Reading away in the EFL Trophy tonight. They then host Cambridge in the league this weekend, although McGrandles will not be there.
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