Charlton Athletic Football Club

• Nickname:The Addicks
• Founded:1905
• Manager:Chris Powell

• Ground:The Valley
• Capacity:27111

McLeod misery for Addicks

06 Mar 2008 - 14:02:42

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Charlton Athletic striker Izale McLeod is unlikely to play again until the end of the year after damaging knee ligaments while on loan at Colchester United.

The 23-year-old former MK Dons forward will be sidelined for nine months after being stretchered off in Colchester's 4-1 defeat at Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday.

Addicks physio Steve Allen told the club's official website: "Izale sustained a spontaneous dislocation to his knee, which in turn led to the rupture of his anterior ligament.

"He's also suffered significant damage to both of his collateral ligaments along with a torn meniscus.

"He'll be in a brace for three weeks before undergoing reconstructive surgery, followed by intensive rehab to get him back to fitness."