Simon Weaver provides update on injured Harrogate Town duo Aaron Martin and Lloyd Kerry
Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver provided an update on the condition of Aaron Martin and Lloyd Kerry following Tuesday's draw with Stevenage.
The pair sat out the midweek stalemate at Wetherby Road, though neither player is expected to be sidelined for an extended period, with the club hopeful that both men could return this weekend.
Town visit League Two leaders Newport County on Saturday, and would ideally like to travel to Wales at full strength ahead of their showdown with a side who have won seven out of nine this term, including each of their last four matches.
Striker Martin was substituted in the 37th minute of last Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Colchester United having collided with the frame of the goal.
It was initially feared that he may have broken a rib, though Town received better news on Tuesday.
“He had an X-ray and it’s great news that nothing is broken,” Weaver said.
“We’ll just be slapping ice on him every hour of the day in order to get him back because he’s become a big player for us.”
Addressing Kerry’s absence against Stevenage, Weaver added: "Lloyd felt his hamstring on Monday after Saturday, so he didn't train.
"To be honest, he's a very important player for us and we can't afford for him to have a muscle injury that keeps him out for a while.
"Hopefully he will be okay for Saturday."