Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Toe woe for Pearce
Cherries' promotion hopes have suffered a major blow with the news that captain Jason Pearce could be sidelined for a minimum of three weeks.[LNB] An X-Ray yesterday confirmed that the influential centre-half had fractured the middle toe on his right foot.[LNB] Initial reports on the injury Pearce sustained in training last Friday showed no break, but further assessment revealed the unwelcome verdict for Cherries.[LNB] Pearce's absence could hardly have come at a worse time, with Eddie Howe's team chasing promotion from League Two.[LNB] Manager Howe is already without the likes of Shaun Cooper, Scott Guyett and Mark Molesley, and Pearce's setback leaves Cherries with just one recognised central defender.[LNB] Howe's options to partner Ryan Garry in defence this afternoon against Morecambe include Marvin Bartley and Warren Cummings, who did the job at Shrewsbury last weekend.[LNB] Winger Liam Feeney, who injured a hamstring in the same training session last Friday, is also set to miss this afternoon's clash, although he is expected to make a quick return.[LNB] The Cherries boss did not approach the Football League for permission to sign a loan player because the returns of Danny Hollands and Sammy Igoe mean the club has three available outfield substitutes.[LNB]
