Luton Town Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Alfie Doughty - Picks up foot issue Doughty was taken off in the 83rd minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Tottenham due to an apparent foot injury.

Impact Doughty was all so close to making it off the pitch with no issues, but just seven minutes away from the final whistle, he was taken off due to a foot injury. This comes just after the defender was taken off early against Nottingham Forest in the club's last match but recovered over the international break to make the team sheet against Spurs. He will now hope to recover quickly from this issue as well, possibly being an option for one of the club's two matches next week against Arsenal and Bournemouth. He was replaced by Cauley Woodrow.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reece Burke - Forced off field Burke was forced off the field in the 46th minute of Saturday's match against Tottenham after appearing to have picked up an injury.

Impact Burke looks to be possibly heading back to the sidelines once again, appearing to have suffered an injury just 10 games after returning from an 11-game spell out. This could be a brutal loss for the club, as he is a top defender for the team, and they are currently fighting a battle with the relegation zone. We will now have to wait for further testing after the match, with Daiki Hashioka taking his place on the field for the time being.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Osho - Remains out with knee injury Osho (knee) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Osho misses his third straight match as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The defender is a locked in starter when fit as Teden Mengi and Reece Burke partner in the heart of Luton's back four on Saturday.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Johnson - In Saturday's squad Johnson (illness) is in the squad for Saturday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Johnson returns after fighting off glandular fever which has kept him out of action since last being the Luton squad in January. The defender has yet to make an appearance this season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Johnson - Could return soon Johnson is "better" after recovering from glandular fever, but he will not be pushed back into action, according to manager Rob Edwards.

Impact Despite not appearing in league play for Luton Town, Johnson would oddly be a boost for the side because of numerous center-back injuries. If he can get back to full fitness in the coming days or weeks, there's a chance he'll find himself in the starting XI, which would allow Issa Kabore to play in his more comfortable role on the flank.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chiedozie Ogbene - Out weeks with hamstring injury Ogbene is set to miss weeks with a hamstring injury suffered over the international break, according to manager Rob Edwards.

Impact Ogbene is yet another major miss for Luton Town and it's the second notable injury he's suffered this season. His absence means more changes for the starting XI, though they don't have many options left. Ogbene will hope to recover in the next couple weeks and be ready before April is over, but with any hamstring injury, nothing is ever a guarantee.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Osho - Still has bruising on knee Osho is being monitored on a day-to-day basis due to bruising on his knee.

Impact Osho unfortunately doesn't seem to have improved over the break, as he still has bruising on his knee and is set to miss more matches. He's missed three of the last four league games with the injury and doesn't have a set timeline. Issa Kabore moved to center-back last match, though it could be Daiki Hashioka starting again coming out of the break.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Sambi Lokonga - Suffers injury setback Lokonga suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury and will be out longer.

Impact It sounds like it could be another month for Lokonga, who has already been out a month with the injury. Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu expects to fill in for upcoming matches, pushing Jordan Clark more forward. Lokonga has started almost every match in which he's been available this season, but injuries have derailed him from locking down consistent minutes.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ruddock Pelly - Training over break Mpanzu (undisclosed) trained fully over the break and is expected to be ready for Saturday's trip to Tottenham.

Impact Mpanzu is set to start again due to the rash of injuries throughout Luton Town's squad. He has just one start since December, but there's nowhere else for Rob Edwards to turn. As a defensive midfield, Mpanzu has totaled 10 shots and six chances created across 22 appearances (nine starts) this season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alfie Doughty - Exits early against Forest Doughty went just 45 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest after dealing with some hamstring tightness.

Impact It's not believed to be a serious injury for Doughty, but it was enough to force him out of the match against Forest. He'll have two weeks to recover over the international break with the assumption that he'll be in his usual spot in the starting XI for the trip to Tottenham. Doughty hasn't taken a shot in his last three starts, but he's provided two assists and 27 crosses in those contests.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chiedozie Ogbene - Picks up injury Ogbene has been reported to have gone down with an undisclosed injury during his spell with the Ireland national team, per Sean O'Connor of the Irish Independent.

Impact Ogbene appears to have gone down with an injury, as he was announced to have returned to Luton Town from his international duties due to an undisclosed injury he picked up. This could be a tough blow for the club, as they already are without over 10 players due to injuries and may lose another, although the attacker is still yet to undergo testing, so it is unknown how severe it is or when he will return. This will most likely leave him out of the club's match against Tottenham on Saturday, with Andros Townsend will be Ogbene's probable replacement while he is out.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Teden Mengi - Rejoins England U21s Mengi rejoined the England U21s after being assessed for an injury last week.

Impact Mengi battled through a hamstring issue before the international break, but he went 90 minutes in two matches over a four-day period, so it's clear he's healthy enough to play. The last week of no games has likely helped his fitness and as long as there are no tweaks with England, he should be ready coming out of the break, as Luton Town are already thin on center-backs.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley - Delivers eight crosses Barkley attempted three shots (two on target) and eight crosses (three accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Coming off the back of his goal against Bournemouth, Barkley twice came close to opening the scoring, seeing one shot well saved and another go a just wide. The midfielder has been rejuvenated this season and the fact that he has even been in the conversation regarding the international squad means he can count this season has a huge success. With four goals and three assists, he could be on track for his best season since his Everton days.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Reece Burke - Registers assist Burke picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Burke registered his second assist in four games and his third overall for the season when he headed down a corner for the late equalizer. The centre-back has started the last four games, having regained full fitness after more than two months out with a hamstring injury.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Berry - Scores late equalizer Berry came on as a late substitute and scored with his only shot in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Impact Berry's first Premier League goal could prove to be vital in his team's fight for survival in the top division. It was a brilliant moment for a player who has only played 59 minutes across nine substitute appearances all season. He could see his playing time increased if Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, who came off injured with an ankle injury, is out for a significant period.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Kaminski - Concedes once Kaminski conceded once and made two saves in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Impact Kaminski made two routine stops but has now gone eight games without a clean sheet, conceding 22 goals in that time. The keeper has been praised for his performances this season, despite the high amount of goals conceded. He has his work cut out if he is to keep his third clean sheet of the season against Tottenham next Saturday.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE

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Ruddock Pelly - Forced off field Mpanzu was forced off the pitch in the 60th minute of Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest due to an apparent ankle injury.

Impact Mpanzu looks to possibly be heading for the sidelines for a brief period, as he appeared to have picked up an ankle injury after a brutal challenge on him occurred near the touchline, resulting in the player running into the electronic boards lining the field. He appeared to try to carry on with it but finally had to be taken off, hopefully, due to more cautionary reasoning and not because the injury had gotten worse. Luckily for the club, this shouldn't affect them much if he does miss time, as he usually serves in more of a rotational role, only earning eight starts all season. He was replaced by Andros Townsend.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Osho - Sidelined once again Osho (knee) won't play against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, manager Rob Edwards told Mike Simmonds of Luton Today. Edwards is looking to get him back in time for the trip to Tott...

Impact The Hatters are struggling with injuries on the defensive side of the ball, and Osho, who has been forced to withdraw from international duty with Nigeria due to this injury, will be sidelined for a second consecutive match. He's been a regular starter when healthy, however, so he is expected to be in contention for a starting role against the Spurs after the international break if his recovery progresses as expected.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Sambi Lokonga - Inching closer toward return Lokonga (hamstring) won't play against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, but he's inching closer to returning and could be back after the international break, manager Rob Edwards told...

Impact Lokonga has been out of action since going off at half time in the 4-1 loss to Liverpool on Feb. 21, and this will be his fourth straight absence. However, all signs point to the Arsenal loanee getting closer and closer to a return, as he hasn't suffered a setback in the recovery of a nagging hamstring problem. This means there's a chance Lokonga could be available when the Hatters take on Tottenham on March 30.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tahith Chong - Available despite knock Chong will be available to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday despite suffering a knock in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Bournemouth, the club announced Friday.

Impact Chong is fit to feature against Forest despite taking a knock at Bournemouth on Wednesday, and his presence will add some much-needed creativity in the final third for a Hatters team that needs every offensive weapon available for the stretch run of the season. Chong has been playing well in recent weeks, racking up two goals and one secondary assist over his last five starts.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Johnson - Remains out Johnson (illness) is out for Saturday's game against Nottingham Forest.

Impact There's still no clear timetable for Johnson's return, and the defender has yet to log a single minute in the Premier League this season. His situation will probably be assessed after the international break.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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