Oxford United's Pre-Season Win Streak Continues Amid Injury Concerns
Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey has detailed the extent of injuries to key players such as Brian De Keersmaecker and Jeon Jin-woo. The team has maintained a 100% record in pre-season, with four wins over the course of four friendlies against three lower-league sides and top-tier Ipswich Town.
What Happened?
The U's beat Ipswich Town 2-0 on Saturday, with Jack Currie and Stan Mills bagging the goals. However, two United players suffered injuries during two of the fixtures, which is not ideal due to the current transfer embargo that Oxford are operating with.
Why It Matters for Oxford United
The injuries to De Keersmaecker and Jin-woo are a concern for the team, especially with the transfer embargo in place. The team will need to rely on their younger players to fill the gaps, as seen in the performances of Harrison Bradney, Leo Snowden, and Aidan Elliott-Wheeler.
What Comes Next?
United look ahead now to next Saturday when the season begins with a Carabao Cup clash away at Leyton Orient. The team will need to be at their best to overcome the challenges ahead, and Ramsey will be hoping that his players can stay injury-free and continue their winning streak.
Injury Update
Jin-woo suffered a back problem after scoring in a 3-1 win over Aldershot Town, and is expected to be out for a couple of months. Ruben Roosken was stretchered off in the 3-1 victory over Crawley Town in midweek, and is also expected to be out for a similar timeframe. De Keersmaecker was missing today due to illness, and Ramsey decided to give him an extra couple of days off to rest.
Conclusion
Oxford United's pre-season win streak continues, but the team faces a tough challenge ahead with the injuries to key players. The team will need to rely on their younger players to fill the gaps and stay injury-free if they are to continue their winning streak.
