Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Bradbury's the biggest injury worry
BOSS Eddie Howe could be facing another defensive injury crisis as Cherries count the cost of a punishing Easter schedule.[LNB] Howe is sweating on the fitness of Lee Bradbury, Ryan Garry and Shaun Cooper after the trio were all added to the Cherries casualty list.[LNB] Bradbury appears to be Howe's main concern after sustaining ankle ligament damage when he fell awkwardly during the 0-0 draw at Rochdale on Monday.[LNB] The experienced campaigner was forced off just before half-time and is likely to be sidelined for a period of time, according to Howe.[LNB] Bradbury, who has missed only two games this season, looks certain to sit out Cherries' trip to Lincoln City on Saturday and could also be a doubt for the visit of Hereford United three days later.[LNB] Howe told the Daily Echo: At the moment, we don't know for exactly how long Bradders is going to be out and his absence leaves us with not too many options at right-back.[LNB] He has done a really good job this season. He has been very consistent and has made the position his own. It is a big blow to lose him but, like we have with other players many times this season, we will have to cope and try to find a solution.[LNB] Garry, who was troubled by a calf injury at the end of last month, is also a doubt for the trip to Sincil Bank after a hip problem saw him substituted during the second half at Rochdale.[LNB] Howe added: Prior to the Brad-ford game, Ryan hadn't trained for a fortnight and we knew two games in three days would be a big ask for him so he did well to get through the time he did.[LNB] Cooper, who succumbed to an Achilles problem during the first half against Bradford, was last night due to have a precautionary scan to ascertain the full extent of his injury.[LNB] Meanwhile, Cherries fielded their youth team in yesterday's Combination clash against a strong Swansea City outfit at Dean Court and went down 4-0.[LNB] Matthew Collins netted two penalties for the Swans, while Lee Trundle and Besian Idrizaj were also on target.[LNB] Cherries: Thomas, Strugnell, Holmes, Oldring, Stephenson, Hill, Green, Magookin, Stockley (Bell, 85), Kemble (Parsons, 75), Hester. Unused sub: Strong.[LNB]
