Bradford City boss provides injury updates on key duo - including former Ipswich Town and Derby County striker
BRADFORD City manager Graham Alexander has confirmed that winter window signing Kayden Jackson will be sidelined ‘for a month or so’ after injuring his knee in the recent League One home win over Rotherham United.
The former Ipswich Town and Derby County frontman joined his hometown club at the end of January and had made an encouraging start to life at Valley Parade.
But he will be sidelined for a spell, potentially until after the Easter programme.
Alexander, whose promotion-chasing side welcome Leyton Orient this weekend, said: "He’s damaged his MCL but it’s not too big a thing. He’ll probably be out for a month or so.
"It’s obviously unfortunate because we’ve been affected at both ends of the pitch but that’s why we’ve got a squad."
Alexander also confirmed that Aden Baldwin broke his nose in last weekend’s late loss at Reading, but should be available for the weekend, if a special protective mask arrives in time.
The City chief added: “Aden part-trained with us today apart from the competitive stuff because we haven’t got the mask yet. Kayden was with the medical team and everyone else was out training.
"He (Baldwin) got a broken nose so he’s been to see someone to get a mask made as Tyreik (Wright) did previously. We’re waiting to see whether that comes in time for Saturday, we’re obviously trying to.
"They are quite good. I remember when Tyreik had his and other the discomfort of having something around your eyes, it’s actually really strong and protective and gave him a lot of confidence to go and play.
"Aden will do the same and see if that comes before the weekend.
“He’s in quite a positive mood about it. He feels that it won’t impair him too much.”